FARMERS' MARKET SALAD

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Provided by Daphne Brogdon

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shelled walnuts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
Juice of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
Two 5-ounce packages mixed baby greens
2 pears, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled feta

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the walnuts on a sheet tray and cook until toasted, 8 to 10 minutes, and then cool to handle. Chop the walnuts and reserve.
In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, miso, vinegar, honey and a pinch of pepper. Whisk until well blended. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and more pepper if necessary.
In a large bowl combine the greens, pears, feta and toasted walnuts. Add the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Transfer the salad to serving plates and serve immediately.