Pear & Hazelnut Salad

Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 3 Quarts Mixed Bite-Size Pieces Red Greens (choose from Belgian endive, butter, leaf, mustard, oak leaf, radicchio, romaine, and salad savoy) - Rinsed & Crisped
• 2 Medium-Size Firm-Ripe Red or Green Anjou Pears - Cored and Thinly Sliced
• Hazelnut Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
• Salt & Pepper

Preparation

• In a large bowl combine greens and pears. Add dressing, and salt and pepper to taste; mix. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/3 Cup Chopped Hazelnuts
• 2 Tbs Salad Oil
• 1 Tsp Finely Shredded Lemon Peel
• 3 Tbs Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Tsp Sugar

Preparation

• In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan, stir 1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts in 2 tablespoons salad oil over low heat until nuts are golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Cool. Add 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, 3 tablespoons each lemon juice and water, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar