Candied Walnut, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

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Candied Walnut, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

 

1 cup walnut halves

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar

5 cups baby lettuce greens or torn mixed lettuce greens

2 cups arugula leaves, torn

1 small red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and silvered

2 pears, cored and cubed

1 1/2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled

Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

In a heavy, nonstick skillet melt the sugar around the almonds,

stirring constantly. Remove from heat immediately and quickly

spread onto foil-covered surface to cool. Break apart, if necessary.

 

Combine the lettuce, bell pepper, pears, cheese, and the candied

walnuts in serving bowl and toss to coat with vinaigrette.

 

Season with salt and pepper as desired and serve.

 

Vinaigrette

 

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon minced shallot

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt to taste

Freshly ground pepper to taste

 

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and the shallot. Add

the oil in a stream, whisking until it is emulsified. Season the

vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings

 

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