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Baby Greens, Pear, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Salad

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 first-course servings

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Top with pear slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle lightly with remaining dressing and serve.

TagsSaladWalnutNutPearFruitLeafy GreensVegetableBlue CheeseCheeseDairyStarterDinnerLunchGluten FreeVegetarianEasyNo-CookBon Appétit

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