Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad
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CATEGORIES
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
DIRECTIONS
  1. Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  2. Gradually whisk in oil.
  3. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat.
  5. Divide greens among 6 plates.
  6. Top with pear slices, dividing equally.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts.
  8. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.
  9. Makes 6 servings.