Pollan Signature Salad
Dec 11, 2015
We serve this salad at all our large family gatherings. Light, crisp, both vinegary and sweet, our signature salad is a delicious addition to any meal.
Recipes from The Pollan Family Table: The Best Recipes and Kitchen Wisdom for Delicious, Healthy Family Meals by Corky, Lori, Dana and Tracy Pollan.
©2014 BY OLD HARVEST WAY, LLC. WITH PERMISSION BY SCRIBNER, A DIVISION OF SIMON & SCHUSTER, INC.
Recipes from The Pollan Family Table: The Best Recipes and Kitchen Wisdom for Delicious, Healthy Family Meals by Corky, Lori, Dana and Tracy Pollan.
©2014 BY OLD HARVEST WAY, LLC. WITH PERMISSION BY SCRIBNER, A DIVISION OF SIMON & SCHUSTER, INC.
- Course
- Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar, champagne vinegar, or sherry vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
- 5 to 7 ounces mesclun or mixed baby greens
- ½ cup chopped Caramelized Walnuts (page 263, or your favorite store- bought)
- ½ Bosc pear (cut lengthwise), cored, and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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For the Dressing
In a glass jar with a lid or in a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard, grapeseed oil, olive oil, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Shake the jar vigorously or whisk in the bowl to emulsify. -
For the Salad
Place the mesclun in a large salad bowl. Pour on half the dressing and toss the greens to coat. Add the walnuts, pear, and more dressing to taste (taking care not to overdress) and toss again. Top with the Parmesan cheese shavings and serve.