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Winter Pear and Walnut Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- Dijon Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
- 2 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 medium head Boston or Bibb lettuce
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce (Dolcelatte cheese)* or blue cheese, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted
- 1 large yellow or red tomato, seeded and chopped
Directions
1. Toss pear slices with 1/3 cup of the Dijon dressing in a medium bowl.
2. To serve, line 4 salad plates or bowls with lettuce leaves. Top with pear mixture. Top each serving with cheese, walnuts, and tomato. Drizzle with remaining Dijon Vinaigrette. Makes 4 side-dish servings.
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Note:
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This type of cheese is a soft, blue-veined cheese. Look for it in specialty cheese shops.
Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a screw-top jar combine olive oil, white vinegar, sugar, Dijon-style mustard, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cover and shake well. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir just before serving. Makes about 1 cup.
