The ingredients in this salad blend to create a special flavor combination that is difficult to describe, but perfect for a warm day. It’s no wonder this salad was featured by Southern Living in The South’s Best Cheap Eats.

Salad

  • Spring mix or wild lettuce mix
  • 2 oz blue cheese
  • 3 quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 D’Anjou pear, sliced
  • 2 oz spiced walnuts (recipe below)
  • Pear Vinaigrette Dressing (recipe below)
Pear Vinaigrette
  • 2 roasted pears
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • One clove chopped garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
Spiced Walnuts
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Sprinkle walnuts in olive oil and toss in the spice mixture.
  • Lightly toast for 7 minutes.