Winter Greens with Gorgonzola Dressing

From the 1995 KLO dinner — France

Winter Greens with Gorgonzola Dressing

• 1 lb winter greens (whatever in season) washed & spun dry
• 2 cups 1/2″ fresh bread cubes
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 oz Gorgonzola (about 1/3 cup)

Place bread cubes on a cookie sheet in a single layer and place in 400 F oven about 3 minutes, or until bread is dry. In a large skillet melt butter and fragrant with the garlic. Add bread cubes, stirring in the butter-garlic until crisp and pale golden.

In a small sauce pan on very low heat, warm oil and vinegar, whisking Gorgonzola until it is melted. In a large bowl, add greens & croutons, and drizzle with dressing. Salt & pepper to taste.