Best Asian Pear Salad For Two Recipes

Asian Pear Salad image

Provided by kitty.rock

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.

Fresh Pear Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 15m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
3 red pears, sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

To make the dressing:.
Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and red pepper with the oil. Set aside. (Makes 1/2 cup).
To make salad:.
Toss together the cabbage, lettuce, pears, carrots, and green onion in a large bowl, and drizzle with Asian Sesame Dressing, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.8, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 572.8, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 44.5, Protein 4.5