Cheddar, Pear and Walnut Salad with Pear Vinaigrette    0 thumbs up

Ingredients

Ingredients

3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

2 firm, but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, sliced

6 handfuls Boston or Bibb lettuce, well washed, torn into large pieces

Pear vinaigrette [recipe follow]

1 1/2 cups crumbled Tillamook Vintage White Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese

Pear Vinaigrette

1 firm, but ripe Bartlett pear, peeled, cored, quartered

1 tablespoon walnut oil

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 teaspoons sherry vinegar

1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Toasting the Walnuts

Preheat the oven to 325ºF.  Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.  Allow to cool before chopping.

Preparing the Pear Vinaigrette

Purée all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

Preparation

Toss the walnuts, pears, and lettuce with the dressing in a large bowl.  Divide the salad among 6 plates and garnish with the crumbled cheese.