Candied Pecan, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

pecan halves or pieces

1/4 cup

sugar

6 cups

Romaine lettuce or other mixed greens

large or 2 small apples (cored and diced (I like to use Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala))

1/2 cup

Gorgonzola cheese

1/2 cup

red wine vinegar

1/2 cup

honey

1 clove

garlic

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1 tsp

coarsely ground black pepper

1/2 cup

canola oil