Pear Bacon and Brussels Sprout Salad

INGREDIENTS

slices (6 oz.) bacon, (chopped )

14 oz

brussels sprouts, (bottoms trimmed, shredded*)

1/2 cup

sliced fresh parsley

1 cup

pecans, (toasted and roughly chopped)

bartlett pears, (cored and diced small)

1/2 cup

gorgonzola cheese**

2 tbsp

minced shallot

3 tbsp

olive oil

2 tbsp

rendered bacon drippings

2 1/2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

dijon mustard

1 tbsp

maple syrup

Salt and freshly ground black pepper