Pear Salad

 

Salad

Greens, chopped (romaine, Boston leaf, arugula - any combo)

1-2 pears, sliced

Crumbled bleu cheese

Chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted or roasted

Dressing

2 T fresh squeezed lemon

1 large green onion, chopped

1/2 c walnut oil

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp salt

Directions

  • Shake dressing in a jar and refrigerate.

  • Put greens on salad plates.

  • Arrange pear slices in a spiral.

  • Crumble bleu cheese on top.

  • Sprinkle walnuts or pecans.

  • Drizzle the dressing.

Tips

  • The dressing is best if made a day ahead of time.

  • Dry roast nuts in a pan without any oil until browned, stirring constantly.
    Or roast at 400 with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs, checking and stirring every 5-10 minutes.

  • Use any cheese you like!

  • This is a great addition to a brunch.

 
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lunch, dinnerAmy Hoey