Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, And Basil Leaf Salad

Serves: 3

Destiney Bartoletti

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

50

Sweetness

41

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 small

Garlic (clove)

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

Directions:

1

Heat 1 Tbsp

2

Olive oil in a small skillet over medium

3

Add hazelnuts and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2–3 minutes

4

Season with 1/8 tsp

5

Kosher salt

6

Remove from heat; set aside

7

Finely chop garlic clove

8

Using the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1/4 tsp

9

Kosher salt to form a paste

10

Whisk garlic paste, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 tsp

11

Pepper in a medium bowl

12

Whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow and steady stream

13

Place escarole, pears, Parmesan, basil, and about 1/3 of the reserved hazelnuts in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette

14

Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed; season with sea salt and pepper

15

Top with remaining hazelnuts

16

Heat 1 Tbsp

17

Olive oil in a small skillet over medium

18

Add hazelnuts and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2–3 minutes

19

Season with 1/8 tsp

20

Kosher salt

21

Remove from heat; set aside

22

Finely chop garlic clove

23

Using the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1/4 tsp

24

Kosher salt to form a paste

25

Whisk garlic paste, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 tsp

26

Pepper in a medium bowl

27

Whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow and steady stream

28

Place escarole, pears, Parmesan, basil, and about 1/3 of the reserved hazelnuts in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette

29

Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed; season with sea salt and pepper

30

Top with remaining hazelnuts

31

Do Ahead The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead

32

Whisk well before using

33

The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead

34

Whisk well before using