Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBridges Restaurant and BarSalad Course Recipe

Salad Course Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fresh Soup of the Day, Mixed Baby Green Salad with D'anjou pear, sun-dried cranberries, Sky Hill Farm feta cheese, black pepper buttered pecans, gold balsamic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Soup of the Day

Method

Soup of the Day

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Add the diced carrots, celery, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Tomato Paste

    Stir in the tomato paste, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish with Herbs

    Add fresh herbs and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Mixed Baby Green Salad

  1. 5

    Prepare the Pecans

    In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and toast them for about 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, sliced D'anjou pear, sun-dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.

  3. 7

    Add Pecans and Dressing

    Top the salad with the toasted pecans and drizzle with gold balsamic vinaigrette. Season with black pepper to taste.

  4. 8

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately alongside the soup.

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