ASIAN PEAR AND PECAN SALAD

ASIAN PEAR AND PECAN SALAD image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2T Champagne vinegar
2t Finely minced shallot
2T Lemon juice
1/3c Extra Virgin Olive Oil (our own FHF olive oil is perfect for this recipe with it's bright, peppery flavor)
2 Shinko Asian pears cut into 1/4" slices
1/2c Pecans, lightly toasted and broken into large pieces
4oz Pt. Reyes Farmstead Blue, or other high quality blue cheese, crumbled
6c Frisee lettuce
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the shallot and Champagne vinegar, lemon juice and salt together in a small bowl. Let sit for 5-10 min to mellow the flavor of the shallot. Add olive oil, whisking to combine. Do not emulsify or it will clump on the greens. Set aside. When ready to serve, toss the greens with the vinaigrette, reserving just enough to drizzle over the finished salad. Arrange mount of greens on each of four chilled salad plates and top with pears, pecans, and blue cheese. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and season with a twist of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.