Need a salad for a celebration? This one fits the bill!

Divide the salad greens onto 6 plates. Scatter the fennel and pear slices over the greens. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Add black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 2 medium pears, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste