Fresh Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup walnut oil or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 5 cups baby salad greens
• ½ cup pecan pieces, toasted

Directions

Toss the pears with two teaspoons of the lemon juice and set aside. In a small clean jar, combine the remaining two tablespoons lemon juice, the oil, the mustard and the shallots. Fit the jar with a lid and shake to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Shake again and set aside. When ready to serve, put the salad greens in a large bowl, add the pears and the pecans. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings

*Source: Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana