Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, And Blue Cheese Salad
A simple flavorful salad of baby greens, pears and walnuts with a an easy, homemade blue cheese salad dressing.
- Duration
- Prep Time
- 6Servings
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 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
Salad:
- 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
Preparation
Dressing:
1. In a small bowl combine the lemon juice, mustard, shallot and thyme. Whisk to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.
2. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Salad:
1. Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Top with pears, cheese and walnut.
2. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.
