Bon Appetit/September 2002

Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 medium shallot, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup olive oil 1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens
2 large ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped



1 Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
2 Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to cool. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.

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