Green Salad with Vinaigrette, Roquefort, and Walnuts

Name: Green Salad with Vinaigrette, Roquefort, and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ¼ pound ripe Roquefort or other soft blue cheese, like Stilton or Gorgonzola; ¼ pound ripe Roquefort or other soft blue cheese, like Stilton or Gorgonzola; ¼ pound ripe Roquefort or other soft blue cheese, like Stilton or Gorgonzola; ¼ pound ripe Roquefort or other soft blue cheese, like Stilton or Gorgonzola; Minced fresh chervil or parsley leaves or chives for garnish, optional; Minced fresh chervil or parsley leaves or chives for garnish, optional; Minced fresh chervil or parsley leaves or chives for garnish, optional; 10 or 15 walnuts or about ¼ cup sliced almonds (blanched or not); 10 or 15 walnuts or about ¼ cup sliced almonds (blanched or not); About ½ pound lettuce and/or other greens, preferably a mixture; About ½ cup Vinaigrette

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

One of the most delicious salads, offered at many Paris bistros and throughout the countryside. Good with a ripe pear on the side or cut into cubes and added to the mix.

Ingredients

10 or 15 walnuts or about ¼ cup sliced almonds (blanched or not)
About ½

Europe
France
Mediterranean
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette, then toss in the walnuts and cheese. Garnish if you like and serve.