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ASIAN PEAR SALAD



Asian Pear Salad image

This recipe is from my favorite chef, Nathan Lyon. I saw him make this on his program and just had to get the recipe, it looked so good. Prep time = cook time.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Asian pear, peeled and medium dice
1/2 head radicchio, core removed, sliced thin
2 cups baby greens (beet greens, spinach, or arugula)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
toasted pecans, crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar or 1/4 teaspoon honey
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 shallots, small dice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the Asian pear, radicchio, baby greens, blue cheese, and pecans.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar (or honey), pinch of salt, and a few good grinds of pepper.
  • Add the shallots to the vinaigrette then set aside.
  • When serving, dress the greens lightly, season to taste, and serve immediately.

ASIAN PEAR SALAD



Asian Pear Salad image

Delicious as a simple snack, Asian pears also work well with savory and sweet dishes. Its snappy texture is good with greens, prosciutto, and dates in a seasonal salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 dried dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise
8 paper-thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup (about 8 sprigs) loosely packed mint leaves
1 Asian pear, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
4 cups (about 11 ounces) mixed frisee, baby arugula, and other small greens

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together greens, dates, prosciutto, mint, and pear. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over salad. Toss to combine well, and serve immediately.

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