martini salad.

I made these fun, fabulous salads for Corri's bridal shower.  Classy and tasty!  This recipe serves 4.

4 martini glasses

4 c. of salad greens of your choice (Suggested: green leaf lettuce, bibb lettuce, arugula or baby spinach)

2 pears or apples, sliced, reserve 4 slices for garnish

1/2 c. parmesan, use a block of parmesan and grate in thin strips

1/2 c. toasted pine nuts or walnuts*

Dressing-

2 T extra virgin olive oil

1 t. balsamic vinegar

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

Blend oil and vinegar together throughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl, combine lettuce, pear or apple slices, cheese and nuts.  Drizzle with dressing.  Toss to combine.  Divide evenly into martini glasses.  Garnish each martini glass with a pear slice.

* To toast the nuts, put a thin layer of nuts in a skillet over med heat.  Don't overcrowd them though and watch them closely.  The nuts are done when they have turned a few shades deeper than their original color.

xx.

val