Oakleaf, Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 ripe firm pears, cored | ||
| Lemon juice | ||
| 1 red oakleaf lettuce or other red lettuce (coral or mignonette), leaves separated | ||
| 1/3 cup unsalted walnut halves | ||
| 2 tablespoons crumbled low-fat ricotta cheese | ||
| Red wine pear dressing | ||
| 1 canned or blanched fresh pear, with 1 tablespoon liquid reserved | ||
| 2 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar | ||
| Ground black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
Directions
1. To make dressing, place pear and liquid, vinegar and black pepper in a blender. Puree.
2. Cut each pear into eight segments. Place in a bowl. Add lemon juice. Toss to coat (this helps prevent the pears from browning).
3. Arrange lettuce on a serving platter. Top with pears. Drizzle with dressing. Scatter with walnuts and cheese.
2. Cut each pear into eight segments. Place in a bowl. Add lemon juice. Toss to coat (this helps prevent the pears from browning).
3. Arrange lettuce on a serving platter. Top with pears. Drizzle with dressing. Scatter with walnuts and cheese.
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