i don't know about you, but after a couple weeks for cookies, carbs, parties, and libations i am ready for a couple of vegetables. thus, the after christmas salad was born.
i basically just used what i had laying around the house - crisp romaine, juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. a quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette later and the greens are suitable for consumption.
toss togther, eat, repeat. i have a feeling that will be three important steps to get me back to normal this week.
After Christmas Salad (also known as Pear and Gorgonzola Salad)
serves 2
1 heart of romaine
1 ripe pear
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
wash and chop romaine - i like to chop mine into very small bite-sized pieces, almost shredded. toss lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette. divide romaine onto two plates. wash and cut pear into bite-sized pieces. top each salad with half the chopped pear and sprinkle each salad with half the gorgonzola and half the walnuts.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbs dijon mustard
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp honey
combine all ingredients in container with tight fitting lid (a mason jar works beautifully). shake vigorously. keep remainder in fridge. will last about a month if refrigerated.
This looks so yummy!
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