The Signature Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces mixed greens
• 2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
• 2 pears, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
• ½ cup shelled pistachios
• 2 ounces gorgonzola cheese
• 1 medium shallot, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup sherry vinegar (if you can't find sherry vinegar, substitute red wine vinegar)
• ½ cup olive oil