Aly'S Special Summer Salad

1. 1

   Poach pears in boiling water until fork tender. Shock in cold running water until cool. Peel with vegetable peeler under cold water. Reserve one pear for garnish. Dice remaining pears in 3/4 inch cut, remove pits and stems. Cut the garnish pear in half lengthwise and fan out for plate presentation.

2. 2

   Place 6 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat in a saute pan and heat to medium high. Add walnuts and saute for 4-5 minutes, careful not to darken to much. Put aside and cool.

3. 3

   Add oil to the vineger slowly while continously whisking. stop occasionaly to taste. Add salt and pepper. Make the dressing to your liking, not recipe standards.

4. 4

   Assembly

5. 5

   On two large dinner plates place a nice mound of lettuce.

6. 6

   Top with the bacon, cheese walnuts, and pears. Drizzle with the dressing. Add salt and pepper and garnish with the pear fan. Enjoy

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.