Asian Pear and Gorgonzola Salad With Pomegranate Vinaigrette

October 22, 2024

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  • Prepare the Vinaigrette:
    • In a small saucepan or skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over low heat.
    • Add the finely chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
    • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Extract Pomegranate Juice:
    • Place the pomegranate seeds in a small bowl.
    • Using a fork, gently crush the seeds to release their juices.
  • Combine Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pomegranate seeds, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
    • Slowly whisk in the cooled olive oil (with the shallots) until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the Salad:
    • On a large platter, arrange a bed of mixed greens.
    • Neatly place the sliced pears over the greens.
    • Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese evenly on top.
  • Dress and Serve:
    • Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
    • Serve immediately for the freshest taste and enjoy your delightful salad!
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Ingredients:

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8cups greens mixed, (ie. Arugula, Baby Spinach, Mâche, etc.)
2 asian pears paper thin, sliced
1cup pomegranate seeds fresh
0.5cup gorgonzola crumbled
1cup pistachio nuts roughly chopped
2tablespoons pomegranate seeds fresh
3tablespoons red wine vinegar
0.5teaspoon sugar
2 shallots thinly sliced
0.5cup extra virgin olive oil
20servings kosher salt and cracked pepper fresh, to taste

Directions

1.
Prepare the Vinaigrette
1. In a small saucepan or skillet, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over low heat. | 2. Add the finely chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened but not browned. | 3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Mark as complete
2.
Extract Pomegranate Juice
1. Place the pomegranate seeds in a small bowl. | 2. Using a fork, gently crush the seeds to release their juices.
Mark as complete
3.
Combine Ingredients
1. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pomegranate seeds, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. | 2. Slowly whisk in the cooled olive oil (with the shallots) until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Mark as complete
4.
Assemble the Salad
1. On a large platter, arrange a bed of mixed greens. | 2. Neatly place the sliced pears over the greens. | 3. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese evenly on top.
Mark as complete
5.
Dress and Serve
1. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. | 2. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and enjoy your delightful salad!
Mark as complete

Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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