Pear Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 head Red Leaf lettuce
1 head Butter Leaf lettuce
Tear into bit size piece in bowl.
Carmalize ½ c. sliced almonds by mixing almonds with melted butter and sugar in plan placed over med-high heat and stirring constantly. Add to lettuce.
Add: ½ pound crumbled bacon
4 sliced pears (2 red, 2 green for extra color)
4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled.

Dressing
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. Salt
½ cup red onion, chopped
1 ½ c. oil
2 tsp. Dry mustard
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp. Poppy seeds
Make dressing the night before and shake occasionally. Pour over salad just before serving. This makes enough for many salads.