Green Leaf, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad

1/3 cup Walnuts
3 Tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon juice
1 3/4 pound head Green leaf lettuce,; torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups loosely packed)
1/2 Bosc Pear,; cored and thinly sliced
3 ounces Plain, reduced-fat soft Goat Cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven or toaster oven to 275 degrees F. Spread walnuts on a baking tray and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Roughly chop nuts.

Place oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar with a lid. Close tightly and shake vigorously to combine.

Place lettuce and pear slices in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, add dressing, and toss. Divide among plates, sprinkle cheese and nuts on top, and serve.

Makes 4 (3-cup) servings

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