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Asian Pear Salad Recipe

Inspired by renowned chef Nathan Lyon, this vibrant Asian Pear Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Crisp Asian pears, peppery radicchio, and tender baby greens are tossed in a creamy Dijon vinaigrette, punctuated by creamy blue cheese and crunchy pecans. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or elegant side dish. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 111.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Pear Salad

  • 1 large Asian pear
  • 1/2 small red radicchio head
  • 5 oz baby greens
  • 2 oz blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0 apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

12g

Carbs

1g

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