Red greens & pears with nut vinaigrette

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3quartsMixed bite-size pieces red greens (choose from Belgian endive, butter, leaf, mustard, oak leaf, radicchio, romaine, and salad envoy), rinsed and crisped
2mediumsFirm-ripe red or green Anjou pears, cored and thinly sliced
Salt
Pepper
cupChopped hazelnuts
2tablespoonsSalad oil
1teaspoonFinely shredded lemon peel
3tablespoonsLemon juice
3tablespoonsWater
½teaspoonSugar

Directions

NUT VINAIGRETTE

In a large bowl combine greens and pears. Add dressing, and salt and pepper to taste; mix.

Nut Vinaigrette:

In a 6-8" frying pan, stir hazelnuts in salad oil over low heat until nuts are golden, 5-8 minutes. Cool. Add shredded lemon peel, lemon juice, water, and sugar.