Stilton and Pear Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 cups red and green lettuce
• 1 large red bartlett pear, cored, cut lenghtwise into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped, lightly toasted
• 1/4 lb Stilton cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   Add the oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.

3. 3

   Toss the lettuce with half the dressing and divide among 4 plates.

4. 4

   Arrange pear slices decoratively on top.

5. 5

   Divide stilton and nuts among the salads and drizzle with the remaining dressing.