Ingredients
for Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 4 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsps light brown sugar
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a salad dressing bottle or jar, seal
tightly and shake until sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until ready
to serve.
Ingredients for Poached Pears:
- 4 small Bosc pears, peeled
- 2 cups burgundy wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- zest of 1 orange
Method:
Pears can be halved or left whole. In a large kettle, combine wine,
sugar, balsamic vinegar and zest. Bring to a boil, and simmer 5
minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Place pears in wine mixture,
and simmer gently 30 minutes or until pears test soft. Remove pears
with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool while preparing salad.
Ingredients for Salad:
- 1 package fresh spring greens
- 1 (8-ounce) package Roquefort cheese
- ½ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Method:
Rinse greens under cool running water, drain and pat dry. In a large
salad bowl, combine greens, cheese, mushrooms, onions, parsley,
sliced poached pears, salt and pepper. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette
over ingredients, toss gently and serve.
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