Mixed Greens with Pomegranate, Toasted Walnut, Asian Pears And Walnut Vinaigrette
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 Head Red Leaf Lettuce
1 Bunch Baby Spinach
1 Bunch Mixture of Radicchio and Beet Greens
2 each Asian Pears or Crisp Apples, sliced thin
½ cup Pomegranate Seeds
½ Cup Toasted Walnuts, baked at 325 F for approx. 5-7 minutes, cooled and chopped
Walnut Vinaigrette
1/3 C. Sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 T. Shallot, minced
½ t. Salt
½ t. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2/3 C. Walnut oil
Directions:
Combine vinegar and seasonings. Slowly whip in the oil until mixture is formed. Season greens, then pour vinaigrette into salad greens, and pears and pomegranates. Toss and garnish with toasted walnuts.