Asian Pear Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Pear Salad

• 1 large Asian pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red radicchio head, thinly sliced
• 5 oz baby greens (spring mix, spinach, etc.)
• 2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced

How to Make Asian Pear Salad

1. Wash and dry all produce. Thinly slice 1 large Asian pear. Halve and thinly slice 1/2 small red radicchio head. Gently tear 5 oz baby greens.
2. Crumble 2 oz blue cheese and roughly chop 1/4 cup pecans.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced Asian pear, radicchio, baby greens, blue cheese, and pecans.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Finely mince 1 tablespoon shallot and add it to the vinaigrette. Whisk to combine.
6. Just before serving, lightly drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.