Asian Pear Salad with Pecans

Yields
Serves 12

Time: 20 minutes. This salad is all about bold contrasts: crisp pears and pecans with tender frisée, and maple syrup with sharp blue cheese.

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

1/4 cup Champagne vinegar

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 to 3 heads frisée (about 12 oz.), ends trimmed and leaves separated

2 Asian pears, halved and thinly sliced

1 cup pecans, toasted

3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Step 1

Whisk together first 5 ingredients. In a large serving bowl, combine frisée, pears, and pecans. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well to coat. Sprinkle cheese on top and give another quick toss.

Step 2

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 186Calories from Fat 84

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 6.3mg3%
Sodium 266mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 6.2g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
Protein 2.7g6%

* 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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