Tracy Pollan’s Signature Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar, champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 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
- 1/2 cup chopped store-bought or homemade caramelized walnuts
- 1/2 Bosc pear (cut lengthwise), cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Preparation
For the Dressing:
In a glass jar with a lid or in a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard, grapeseed oil, olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Shake the jar vigorously or whisk in the bowl to emulsify.
For the Salad:
Food for Thought:
Walnuts are the healthiest tree nuts around – they have close to twice as much antioxidants as other nuts! What’s more, they are an excellent source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which is great news for people who don’t eat heart-healthy fish.