Toasted Walnut Salad 



INGREDIENTS FOR WALNUT DRESSING: 
2/3 cup walnut oil 
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 
3/4 teaspoon sugar 
dash salt 
dash freshly ground pepper
INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD: 
4 heads Boston lettuce, torn 
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 
1 pear, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
TO PREPARE: 
Walnut Dressing: Combine walnut oil, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a covered jar. Shake well and refrigerate. 
Toss lettuce, walnuts, blue cheese, and pear in a salad bowl. Add dressing, toss, and serve immediately. 
NOTE: Walnut dressing may be made up to 4 days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. Walnut oil should be stored in the refrigerator as it turns rancid quickly. 
SERVES 8