Winter Pear and Walnut Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
This 20-minute side-salad recipe features the rich flavors of pears, Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted walnuts.
Ingredients
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Dijon Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
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2 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced lengthwise
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1 medium head Boston or Bibb lettuce
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2 ounces Gorgonzola dolce (Dolcelatte cheese)* or blue cheese, cut into wedges
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1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted
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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.
Dijon Vinaigrette
In a screw-top jar combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground 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.
*Note
This type of cheese is a soft, blue-veined cheese. Look for it in specialty cheese shops.
Nutrition information
Calories 419, Total Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat 22 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 414 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 16%, Calcium 11%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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