Toasted Walnut Salad

 

INGREDIENTS FOR WALNUT DRESSING:

 

2/3 cup walnut oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

3/4 teaspoon sugar

dash salt

dash freshly ground pepper

 

INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD:

 

4 heads Boston lettuce, torn

1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)

1 pear, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

 

TO PREPARE:

 

Walnut Dressing: Combine walnut oil, lemon juice, mustard,

sugar, salt, and pepper in a covered jar. Shake well and

refrigerate.

Toss lettuce, walnuts, blue cheese, and pear in a salad bowl.

Add dressing, toss, and serve immediately.

 

NOTE: Walnut dressing may be made up to 4 days in advance and

kept covered in the refrigerator. Walnut oil should be stored

in the refrigerator as it turns rancid quickly.

 

 

SERVES 8