SPICY GREEN SALAD WITH MANCHEGO AND PEARS

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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pear     Fall     Winter     Seed     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas; not toasted)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon mild honey
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
4 cups packed spicy salad greens, such as radish greens, watercress, and/or arugula, tough stems discarded
4 cups packed frisée (French curly endive), torn into bite-size pieces
1 (1/2-pound) piece Manchego cheese, rind removed and cheese shaved into 32 thin slices (preferably with a cheese plane)
8 small red or yellow Bartlett pears (preferably with stems)

Steps:

  • Cook seeds in 1 tablespoon oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until puffed and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels and reserve oil. Season seeds with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and reserved oil from skillet in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Divide greens and cheese among salad plates. Cut off 2 opposite sides of each pear (reserve for another use), leaving a 1/2-inch-thick lengthwise center slice with stem and core. Arrange a pear slice on each plate and drizzle dressing over salads. Sprinkle with seeds.

Twaliq Chim
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I'm definitely going to make this salad again.


kvn LEgacy
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Lovisa Shikongo
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This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills.


Justin Teel
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I wasn't sure how the spicy greens and pears would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. They complemented each other perfectly.


FF JoyFK
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


sanjay sunari
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but they worked really well in this salad.


Charles Chucks
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover manchego cheese.


Sagar Aleee
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I love that this salad is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Binita Rai
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This salad is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in less than 30 minutes.


Eman AlSaeed
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.


Alexis Aguilar
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


TOW HID
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I love the colors in this salad. The greens, pears, and manchego cheese make it look so vibrant.


Madhu Magar
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This is a great salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Axmed Abdimareem
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy greens, but this salad changed my mind. The manchego and pears balanced out the spice perfectly.


Tamryn Luck
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of spicy greens, manchego cheese, and pears was perfect. I especially loved the dressing, which was tangy and flavorful.