Pear and Bleu Cheese Harvest Salad

Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors in this refreshing harvest salad. Crisp mixed greens complemented by the sweetness of pears, the tang of bleu cheese, the crunch of walnuts, and the burst of dried cranberries, all brought together with a delightful riesling vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Salad
1	cup riesling wine, simmered, reduced by half, and cooled
1	tablespoon Dijon mustard
2	tablespoons white wine vinegar
1	lb mixed greens
1	peeled and diced pear
1	kosher salt to taste
1	fresh ground black pepper to taste
6	tablespoons olive oil
1	cup crumbled blue cheese
1	cup walnut pieces
1	cup dried cranberries

Instructions

• Preparation of Dressing

  1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a nonreactive mixing bowl.

• Assembling the Salad

  1. Evenly divide mixed greens into serving bowls and top with crumbled blue cheese, walnut pieces, dried cranberries, and diced pears.
  2. Drizzle the whisked dressing over the salad just before serving.

Aug 12, 2024