PEAR SALAD WITH FETA, BACON, HAZELNUTS AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Feta     Pear     Bacon     Winter     Hazelnut     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
8 bacon slices
5 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
8 cups loosely packed and trimmed watercress (about 2 large bunches)
2 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, sliced crosswise
3 ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup husked toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool. Cook bacon in same skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Crumble bacon into small pieces. Whisk vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup oil in medium bowl to blend. Stir in shallots. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper.
  • Combine watercress, endive and pears in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese, hazelnuts and bacon and serve.

Yomi Yomi
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I love the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts in this salad. They add a nice crunch and a touch of sweetness.


Brenden Hoffschneider
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy greens into your diet. The pears and bacon make it so delicious that you'll forget you're eating salad.


Sandesh Rajput
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I made this salad for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! He said it was the best salad he'd ever had.


Rain A
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears were perfectly ripe and juicy, and they paired well with the other ingredients.


Sabuj Hasab
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some leftover bacon in my fridge and this salad is the perfect way to use it up.


Nourdine Heddi
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I love the combination of pears and feta in this salad. It's so unique and delicious.


Umar Rind
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad to enjoy on a warm summer day.


Alone G
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad to serve at a potluck or barbecue.


yakenori
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. I also appreciate that it's a salad that everyone in my family will eat. Even my picky kids love it!


Karasu
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This salad is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory. The pears are perfectly ripe and juicy, the feta is creamy and tangy, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The shallot vinaigrette is light and flavorful, and it really brings all the ingr


Rotan Rotan
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of flavors and textures is so well-balanced that it's impossible to resist. I'll definitely be making this salad again and again.


Loveth molly
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I made this salad for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Shahriyar Aslam
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This salad is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet pears, tangy feta, crispy bacon, crunchy hazelnuts, and the subtle sharpness of the shallot vinaigrette is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.