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Tricolore Pear Salad

Tricolore Pear Salad

  • Author: Leannda
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Sweet, soft pears and pine nuts complement a mix of buttery, nutty and bitter lettuces dressed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Scale
For the salad
  • 3 cups dark mixed greens (I typically use a mix of arugula and baby kale)
  • 1 cup Belgian endive cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2/3 cup sliced radicchio
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 large d’anjou pear, sliced thin
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
For the balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • A pinch of coarse kosher salt

Instructions

For the salad
For the balsamic vinaigrette

Notes

  • You can add shaved parmesan or some goat cheese crumbles on top, but I actually really like this salad without cheese. The softness of the pears and the nuttiness of the pine nuts pretty well takes care of that desire for me.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: pear tricolore salad, salad, tricolore salad,

Find it online: https://whipsmartkitchen.com/blog/tricolore-pear-salad/