Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Does anyone have the recipe for the Pear and Blue Cheese salad at Nordstroms Cafe?

What I really want is the recipe for the dressing, as I can figure out the rest.Does anyone have the recipe for the Pear and Blue Cheese salad at Nordstroms Cafe?
This is a Champagne Vinaigrette





Makes 1 cup


To make homemade champagne vinegar, store leftover champagne in an open, widemouthed jar at room temperature. In a few weeks, it will be vinegar.








2 teaspoons Dijon mustard





1/4 cup champagne vinegar





3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil





1/2 teaspoon salt





Pinch of freshly ground black pepper





1. In a small bowl, combine mustard and vinegar; whisk together. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. The vinaigrette may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 month.Does anyone have the recipe for the Pear and Blue Cheese salad at Nordstroms Cafe?
Tangy Pear and Blue Cheese Salad





';Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying!';


Original recipe yield: 6 servings.





Prep Time:


20 Minutes


Ready In:


20 Minutes


Servings:


6 (change)





INGREDIENTS:





* 1/3 cup ketchup


* 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar


* 3/4 cup white sugar


* 2 teaspoons salt


* 1 cup canola oil


* 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped


* 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese


* 2 pears - peeled, cored and chopped


* 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts


* 1/2 red onion, chopped





DIRECTIONS:





1. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in oil, stirring constantly, until well blended.


2. In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, blue cheese, pears, walnuts, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss well to coat.

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