Grilled Plum Salad with Aged Gouda and Pecans

This was a great smelling meal! I could not wait to eat it! Hope you feel the same! :)

Dressing Ingredients:

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)

1 teaspoon honey (I added a little more!)

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Mix together the vinegar, honey, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Slowly add in olive oil until all mixed together and then set to the side.

Salad Ingredients:

4 ripe plums (quartered, and de-pitted)

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

3 cups torn escarole leaves

1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups)

4 ounces aged Gouda, thinly sliced

1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

*I could not find escarole or watercress at my grocery store - so I used a Spring Mix

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the plums with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the plums until slightly soft, about 1 minute. Cut the plums in half and mix with dressing - let sit for 15 minutes.

Before serving, toss greens with dressing and top with pecans and cheese.

Enjoy!