Steak, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

By From the Archives
Published: July 21, 2008
Updated: July 21, 2008

(Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 pound leftover steak, cut into thin strips
1 head Boston lettuce
6 cups mixed salad greens (such as spring mix)
2 pears, cored and cut into slices
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup red wine and oil salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

Arrange Boston lettuce on each plate and top with salad greens. Add pear slices, red onion, and steak strips. Crumble blue cheese and walnuts over each salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine bottled dressing, tarragon, and black pepper; whisk well. Drizzle over salads and serve.

Cooking with Class airs on NBC 10 and is hosted by Chef Frank Terranova, an associate instructor at Johnson & Wales University.

“Budget Meals,” aired during the week of July 21, 2008 during the 5 p.m. newscast.