Winter Greens with Earl Grey Vinaigrette Recipe

Winter Greens with Earl Grey Vinaigrette Recipe

  • Earl Grey Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup brewed Earl Grey tea
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons walnut oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Greens
  • 12 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan curls
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. To make vinaigrette: Combine tea, vinegar, oil, shallots and mustard in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. To make salad: Toss greens with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a large salad bowl. Arrange on 8 salad plates. Toss pears in the bowl with the remaining vinaigrette. Arrange on greens. Top with walnuts, Parmesan curls and pepper. Serve immediately.