Toasted Walnut Salad

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Toasted Walnut Salad

This salad is a great way to kick off a successful meal.

 

 

 

From " Stop and Smell the Rosemary...Recipes and Traditions to Remember. "

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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