Fall Salad
Description
This elegant fall salad captures the essence of the season with a harmonious balance of bitter, sweet, and nutty flavors. Crisp chicory greens and radicchio provide a peppery base, perfectly complemented by the juicy sweetness of Bartlett or Comice pears. Toasted whole walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while a light drizzle of walnut oil ties the dish together with a rich, earthy note. Fresh chervil or parsley adds a delicate herbal finish. It is an ideal side dish for roasted meats or a refreshing light lunch. Simple to assemble yet sophisticated enough for dinner parties, this salad brings vibrant texture and home-style comfort to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash and dry the chicory greens, curly endive, radicchio, and Belgian endive thoroughly. Tear larger leaves into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
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Peel, core, and slice the Bartlett or Comice pears into thin wedges or half-moons.
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Toast the whole walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool slightly.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared greens and endives.
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Add the sliced pears and toasted walnuts to the greens.
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Crumble the Gorgonzola Dolcelatte cheese over the top of the salad.
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Scatter fresh chervil or parsley branches over the salad.
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Drizzle with walnut oil and season generously with freshly milled pepper.
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Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 46.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 158.0mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.2g3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 5.8g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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