By: Adapted from http://www.seasonalchef.com
The butterhead lettuce and arugula combine with the pears and walnuts to make a slightly sweet but very sumptuous salad.
Time: Preparation 30 mins
Serving: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 T shallot
- 3 T vegetable broth
- 3 T olive oil
- 1.5 T balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 t Dijon
- 0.25 t salt
- black pepper
- 0.5 c walnuts
- 2 pears
- 5 c lettuce
- 4 c arugula
Preparation
Prepare your dressing by placing all of the ingredients into a mason jar or other tightly lidded container. Shake vigorously, until the ingredients are completely combined.
For the salad, begin by lightly toasting the walnuts in a hot skillet over the stove. You will know that they are ready when they give off a pleasing aroma. Slice the Bartlett pears into thin slices. Place pear slices into a large bowl and coat with 1 T. dressing. Toss until each slice is completely coated. Add the lettuce, arugula and toss until all are coated with dressing, adding more if desired. Top with walnuts, serve and enjoy!
