What makes a great salad? A simple dressing, some fresh fruit, cheese and crunchy nuts!
Ingredients:
Dressing:
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp walnut oil
1/2 c olive oil
Salt and pepper
Salad:
1 bag mixed salad greens
1 firm pears, sliced thin
1/4 c pecans, toasted
1/4 lb gorgonzola
Toss salad greens with a litfle dressingto coat. Top with cheese, nuts and fruit.
Serves 6 – 8.
Costco sells a great Duck Confit – just heat and serve! This is a wonderful salad I found on Epicurious. It comes together super quick so it is great for lunch or weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 TBSP Sherry vinegar
4 TBSP olive oil
1 shallot
1/2 c pecans, coarsely chopped, toasted
2 confit duck legs
2 firm-ripe pears
8 c mixed greens
2 ozs crumbled blue cheese
Preheat oven to 425.
In a small food processor, chop shallots, add mustard, vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper.
Heat duck for 15 – 20 minutes until skin crisps.
Halve and core pears and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add pears, greens, duck, cheese, and nuts to dressing with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.
Serves 2.
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