Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnut Dressing
Salads • Italian
Description
Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnut Dressing
Ingredients
- Mixed salad greens 5 oz
- Shallot 1 head
- Champagne Vinegar ½ tablespoon
- Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon
- Honey 1 teaspoon
- Walnuts 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoons
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
- Bosc Pear 1 piece
- Goat cheese 0 oz
- Peeled chestnuts 0 oz
- Brown Sugar 0 oz
- Water 1½ tablespoons
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Prepare the candied walnuts. To do this, dissolve the sugar and salt (a pinch) in water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture begins to take on a caramel consistency, meaning it darkens, bubbles, and thickens.
Step 2
Add the walnuts (peeled and roasted) to the caramel and stir to ensure each nut is fully coated in caramel.
Step 3
Spread them on parchment paper and separate the nuts with a fork to prevent them from sticking together.
Step 4
Allow to cool completely.
Step 5
Prepare the salad. To do this, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard, honey, walnut oil, and vegetable oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and a small amount of black pepper.
Step 6
Arrange the mixed greens on 2 plates.
Step 7
Core the pear and slice it thinly. Place the slices on top of the salad.
Step 8
Drizzle with the dressing and top with the candied walnuts.
Step 9
Serve immediately.
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