Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Walnut-Blue Cheese Salad

3 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, washed and dried
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

Vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp shopped fresh parsley
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Toss lettuce and walnuts together in a large bowl. pour vinaigrette over salad and toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

To make vinaigrette, mix all ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake well. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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