Bitter Green Salad With Roasted Pears
Serves: 2
Santiago Howell
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
43
Sweetness
54
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 small
Chicory (head)1 small
Escarole (head)1 small
Radicchio (head)1 small
Romaine (head)1 tbsp
Shallot (finely chopped)2.5 tbsps
Cider Vinegar1 tsp
Honey1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black PepperDirections:
1
Roast pears and make salad: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F
2
Toss pears with oil and spread in 1 layer in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan, then season with salt and pepper
3
Roast pears, stirring and turning over twice, until pears are tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 30 minutes, then cool about 15 minutes
4
While pears are roasting and cooling, tear enough tender chicory and escarole leaves (discard ribs) into bite-size pieces to measure 6 cups total
5
Tear enough radicchio, watercress, mizuna, and romaine into bite-size pieces to measure 10 cups total
6
Toss torn greens in a large bowl and reserve remaining greens for another use
7
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F
8
Toss pears with oil and spread in 1 layer in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan, then season with salt and pepper
9
Roast pears, stirring and turning over twice, until pears are tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 30 minutes, then cool about 15 minutes
10
While pears are roasting and cooling, tear enough tender chicory and escarole leaves (discard ribs) into bite-size pieces to measure 6 cups total
11
Tear enough radicchio, watercress, mizuna, and romaine into bite-size pieces to measure 10 cups total
12
Toss torn greens in a large bowl and reserve remaining greens for another use
13
Make dressing and toss salad: Whisk together shallot, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified
14
Whisk together shallot, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified
15
Just before serving, add roasted pears and dressing to greens and toss to combine well
16
Just before serving, add roasted pears and dressing to greens and toss to combine well