Thursday, June 4, 2009

Pear and Maple-glazed Walnut Salad

This is a delicious salad that I have had at the restaurant "12-Grapes" here in Peekskill.  It was really easy to re-create, and there are many different versions of it out there, so anything can be altered.  Enjoy!

Dressing:
equal parts: fresh-squeezed lemon juice, sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil 

Salad: portion to your taste/ number of people
mixed baby greens (spinach, romaine, and red leaf are our favs)
1/2 - 1 bosc pair (or other type) per person
gorgonzola or blue cheese
maple-glazed walnuts (recipe follows)

Mix together and pour dressing just before eating.  The dressing can get a little sour (which I love), but if you don't like it maybe try a different kind of vinegar.  The walnuts are delicious on their own as well, or with cheese and crackers.

Maple-glazed Walnuts:
2 cups raw walnuts 
1/3 cup maple syrup 
Kosher or other flake salt 

Place a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and maple syrup, stirring to thoroughly coat. Continue stirring until the syrup begins to caramelize and the walnuts become glossy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and spread them out on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Immediately sprinkle with salt while they are still sticky. Store in an air-tight jar. 


2 comments:

  1. YUMMY! Thank you, Hen. I will try this soon... have to figure out the vegan subsitute for blue cheese. Mom ox z

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  2. DELICIOUS!!! Finally made it tonight. Love the dressing!
    Mom ox z

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