Italian Chopped Salad

Sweet Italian Dressing:
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 T. Honey
1 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. olive oil

Place vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper in blender or food processor.  While machine is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil until the dressing is combined and emulsified.  Adjust seasoning if necessary.  Add more oil for less acidity.

Salad:
1lb bacon
2 c. ditalini pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
1 c. crumbled gorgonzola cheese
2 hears romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 small red cabbage (optional or use more lettuce)
1-2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, minced

Cook pasta, drain and cool.  Preheat over to 375* line baking pan and cook bacon for 10-15 (or until crispy OR cut bacon into piece and fry until bacon bits are done.)

In large bowl, combine the bacon, cooked pasta, gorgonzola, romaine lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes and red onion.  Add dressing and toss  OR build your own salad.