PEAR & HAZELNUT SALAD WITH CRYSTALLIZED GINGER DRESSING

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Pear & Hazelnut Salad With Crystallized Ginger Dressing image

A beautiful fall salad for those Indian summer night. Believe this may have came from an old Sunset Magazine.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons crystallized ginger
2 lbs bartlett pears, fully ripe works best
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 head butter lettuce, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Spread hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan and toast in 350 oven until pale golden about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then rub off as much of skins as possible with your fingers. Chop nuts coarsely and set aside.
  • In small bowl, stir together vinegar, honey and ginger, set aside. Halve and core the pears, brush cut sides with lemon juice. Line plates with lettuce leaves, arrange pear halves, cut side up on lettuce. Spoon on dressing and sprinkle hazelnuts.

Christine Banda
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I love the crunch of the hazelnuts in this salad.


Katy Tickle
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra fruits and vegetables into your diet.


Md Niasn
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Motin King
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dish.


Waleed Daad
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to this salad and it was amazing!


Florence Kokwele
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover hazelnuts.


Majok Dak
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I love the crystallized ginger dressing. It's so tangy and flavorful.


Rehman Warru
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This salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Awais Awaisjutt
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The flavors all worked so well together.


Charlotte senior
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Godson Fade
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I've never had a salad like this before. It's so unique and flavorful.


Shehzad Ahemad
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Nasir Mirza
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious dish.


Femy Williams
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Golam Mourtuza
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


RobobRBLX
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Terrance Wright
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Hansal Magar
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was just perfect.


GAMiNG tareen GAMING
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors all came together perfectly and the salad was so light and summery.


Domingo Delgadillo
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What a delightful and refreshing salad! The pears and hazelnuts added a wonderful crunch and sweetness, while the crystallized ginger dressing gave it a nice tangy kick. I'll definitely be making this again!