Autumn Salad with Aged Sherry Vinaigrette
1/3 ounce olive oil
1 ounce Spanish Sherry Vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 bunch chives, minced
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper
4 to 5 ounce of mesclun greens
2 ounces mashed walnut pieces
4 ounces crumbles Stilton Cheese (or bleu cheese)
1 Bartlett Pear, halved then sliced thins
Instructions:
Combine the olive oil. sherry vinegar, shallot, chives, sugar and salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk together. Let stand for a few minutes to combine flavors. In a large bowl, toss greens, walnuts, Stilton cheese, and pear together. Pack the dressing and greens in separate containers. Before serving, drizzle just enough dressing to cover greens before serving.
