Romaine, Apple, And Gorgonzola Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dijon Vinaigrette
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
Salad
1/2 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Preparation

For Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients except oil.
Add olive oil in a stream and whisk until emulsified then set aside.
In small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Add sugar and walnuts and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
In large bowl mix Romaine lettuce, apples and cheese.
Add walnut butter mixture to lettuce.
Pour Dijon vinaigrette over lettuce, mixing well.