Pear & Gorgonzola Harvest Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 3 tsp packed brown sugar, divided
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 1 cup walnut pieces or halves
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp walnut oil
• 1 ½ tsp minced fresh garlic
• 1 ½ tsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 ½ tsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 small head red Belgian endive, leaves separated
• 3 cups spring salad mix
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 cup baby kale
• 1 cup watercress, trimmed
• 2 small ripe red Anjou pears, thinly sliced
• 1 cup blackberries
• 3 tbsp Gorgonzola cheese crumbles
• Crostini crackers, for serving