Winter Salad

Ingredients

1 cup julienned witloof (Belgian endive, or other leafy variety)
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
1 firm, ripe pear, peeled, seeded and sliced
1/3 cup crumbled bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine the chicory, walnuts, pear, and bacon in a salad bowl. Dress with the oil and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: 2 servings