Jul 13 2026

Greystone Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Encinitas living lettuce, caramelized walnuts, Bosc pear, Maytag Farms blue cheese, stone ground lemon vinaigrette, truffle croutons, cucumber wrap

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Croutons

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Caramelizing Walnuts

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the walnuts and toast them for about 3-5 minutes. Add honey and stir continuously until caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 2

    Preparing the Vinaigrette

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, stone ground mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the stone ground lemon vinaigrette.

  3. 3

    Making Croutons

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the baguette into cubes and toss with truffle oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Preparing the Salad

    Wash and tear the living lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the Bosc pear and cucumber.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combining the Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the living lettuce, sliced cucumber, and sliced Bosc pear. Add the caramelized walnuts and croutons. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently.

  2. 6

    Serving

    Plate the salad and sprinkle with crumbled Maytag Farms blue cheese on top. Serve immediately.

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