Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large firm but ripe pears, such as Bosc, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 cup walnut oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium head radicchio (4 to 5 ounces), cut into chiffonade
- 2 cups mesclun or other baby lettuces
- 2 cups watercress, tough stems removed
- 1 head endive, washed, patted dry, and separated into spears
- 3/4 cup crumbled Roquefort or other creamy blue cheese such as Gorgonzola (about 3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped walnut pieces, lightly toasted
- Thinly sliced, buttered and toasted French bread, as an accompaniment
Directions
In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pears and sugar, reduce the heat slightly, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and slightly caramelized but still retain their shape, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool on a plate.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegars, shallots, and honey. Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the radicchio, mesclun, watercress, and endive. Add dressing to taste to the greens and toss to coat.
Divide the greens among 4 large salad plates. Arrange the pear slices over each salad and top with the cheese and nuts. Drizzle lightly with additional dressing and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish the plates with the French bread toasts and serve immediately.
















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By marysalyer_10237876
Fort Mitchell, KY
on November 02, 2012
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Wonderful, light, tasty salad. I use candied walnuts. The asian pears do really well and carmelize nicely without getting mushy. I had never used walnut oil before and I found it to be delightful. I can't imagine anyone not liking this salad. I am adding it to my Thanksgiving menu.
By david_11522732
Minneapolis, MN
on December 31, 2008
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I use recipe with or without the pears over mixed garden greens. It takes under 10 minutes with the pears and under 5 minutes without, so it is great for middle of the week super tasting salads.
By jill_8330595
Corvallis, OR
on September 16, 2007
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this recipe was 'best in show' at this weekend's tailgater. i made this recipe even easier by using prepackaged spring greens salad mix. and my daughter (12 thought the walnuts were much better caramelized in the pan we used for the pears.
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