Braised Pear Salad Recipe
white wine + cinnamon braised d'anjou pears / mixed greens / dried cherries / shaved fennel/ goat cheese / pistachio / balsamic vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Braised Pears
Salad Components
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Method
Braised Pears
- 1
Prepare the Pears
Peel and core the D'Anjou pears, then cut them into quarters.
- 2
Braising the Pears
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the white wine, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- 3
Add the Pears
Gently add the pear quarters to the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pears are tender but not mushy.
- 4
Cool the Pears
Once cooked, remove the pears from the heat and let them cool in the braising liquid. Discard the cinnamon stick before using.
Salad Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens and dried cherries.
- 6
Add the Fennel
Add the shaved fennel to the bowl, mixing it gently with the greens and cherries.
- 7
Incorporate the Pears
Once the pears have cooled, add them to the salad mixture.
- 8
Add Cheese and Nuts
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad and sprinkle with pistachios.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 9
Make the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
