Pear and Bleu Cheese Salad


1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
6 - 8 cups mixed greens
1 cup chopped or sliced pears
4 oz. bleu cheese

Combine raspberry vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil gradually and season with salt and pepper. Spread walnuts on baking sheet and bake for 5 min. at 300 degrees to toast. In a salad bowl, place greens and pears decoratively. Top with bleu cheese. Add vinaigrette and top with walnuts.

Serves 6 - 8