PEAR AND FENNEL SALAD

PEAR AND FENNEL SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ripe pears, sliced about 1/8 inch thick
1 small fennel bulb, sliced paper thin (I use a mandoline)
squeeze of lemon
a handful of arugula or other baby salad greens
1/4 cup, or so, toasted walnuts
1/4 cup, or so, crumbled feta
a few mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1-2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (to taste)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon honey (optional)
pinch of red pepper flakes
salt & pepper

Steps:

Thinly slice fennel into a small bowl (using a mandoline, ideally) Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil, a small squeeze of lemon, and sprinkle some salt. Toss and set aside. Whisk together the dressing components, taste and adjust to your liking. Set aside. In a larger bowl, toss together the pears, arugula, fennel, most of the feta, and most of the walnuts. Taste and adjust seasonings again. Assemble on a platter and top with the remaining feta, walnuts, and mint leaves.