RADICCHIO, PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

Radicchio, Pear and Arugula Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon whole grain mustard, such as Grey Poupon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Four 3/4-inch-thick slices country-style sourdough bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
2 tablespoons honey
Two 8-ounce heads radicchio, halved and chopped into 1-inch pieces
3 cups baby arugula
2 ripe but firm Asian or Bosc pears, cored, halved and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted* see Cook's Note
One 2-ounce chunk Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the croutons: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the bread on each side with olive oil. Grill until grill-marked and golden, 1 to 2 minutes each side. Cool slightly and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, wine, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
For the salad: Place the raddichio, arugula, pear slices, walnuts and croutons in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calorie, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 657 milligrams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 14 grams