Roasted Walnut Salad

A handful of walnuts and a generous sprinkle of bleu cheese turn this simple salad into a real meal.  For an even heartier meal, add a slice of grilled bread.  Would you like a heartier option?  Try a grilled cheese with brie.

Roasted Walnut Salad

baby lettuce
romaine
roasted walnuts or candied walnuts
bleu cheese
celery, sliced, if you like

Wash baby lettuce mix, romaine and celery well.  Slice romaine and celery.  In a large bowl, toss the lettuce.  Then, sprinkle celery, walnuts and bleu cheese on top.

Raspberry Vinaigrette
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup raspberries (or seedless raspberry jam)
1/2 – 3/4 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper, finely ground
fine sea salt, to taste

Combine all in a powerful blender and liquify.  If using fresh raspberries, you might want to add a tablespoon of superfine sugar (or honey, or maple syrup).