Italian Winter Greens with Pear-Walnut Dressing
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 25 min
- Inactive: 25 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
2 medium shallots, finely sliced
1/2 cup grapeseed oil, plus more for pan
1 Bosc pear, cored (3/4 diced and 1/4 thinly sliced, for garnish
2 tablespoons verjus or 1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch kale
1 bunch rainbow chard
1 bunch beet greens
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup toasted walnut pieces
Directions
- In a medium-sized saute pan add the sliced shallots with a drizzle of oil and slowly cook over medium heat until well caramelized, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the diced pear and cook down until pulpy.
- Carefully add the pear mixture to a blender along with the verjus, honey, 1/2 cup grapeseed oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Puree until smooth adding a little water to thin if necessary; it should be the consistency of a thick vinaigrette. Set aside in the refrigerator to cool.
- Wash all the greens and remove the stems. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces and dry well. In a large bowl or platter add the leaves and toss. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss gently. Garnish with Parmesan, toasted walnuts and pear slices.
