method
1. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and cut them into thin strips. Trim the base of the spring onion and finely chop the bulb and about 3in (80mm) of the green stalk. Trim and chop the celery into thin slices.
2. Lightly toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry pan for 2 minutes, without burning, and put to one side.
3. Peel and crush the garlic and mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Peel and slice the pears and cover with dressing to prevent discolouring.
4. Combine all the ingredients together with the dressing, crumble in the optional blue cheese, toss well and serve immediately.
serving amount
serves 4
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