Poached Pear Salad (tn, V) Recipe
Burgundy poached pear, candied pecans, spring mix, currants, Riesling vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Pear Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
Method
Poaching the Pears
- 1
- 2
Poach the Pears
Peel the pears and leave the stems intact. Carefully place the pears in the simmering poaching liquid. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the pears are tender but not mushy.
- 3
Cool the Pears
Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and let them cool completely. Once cooled, slice them into quarters or slices for serving.
Making the Vinaigrette
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the Riesling wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 5
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, add the spring mix greens, candied pecans, and currants.
- 6
Add Poached Pears
Arrange the poached pear slices on top of the salad mixture.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the prepared Riesling vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately as a fresh and elegant salad.