Asian Pear Salad With Tamari Pecans And Maytag Blue

Name: Asian Pear Salad With Tamari Pecans And Maytag Blue Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. pear vinegar; 1 Tbsp. pear syrup plus; 1 tsp pear syrup (fresh pear juice reduced to a syrup); 2 tsp extra-virgin lemon oil; 6 c. assorted full-flavored greens (baby mustard, lovage, arugula, dandelion, mizzuna, etc.); 1/4 c. Tamari Pecans (see below); 1/4 c. dry currants or possibly minced raisins; 1/4 c. cool maytag blue cheese crumbled; 1 x ripe Asian pear cored, and thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp. high-quality tamari; 2 tsp molasses Salt to taste Cayenne pepper to taste; 1 c. shelled pecan halves

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. pear vinegar
1 Tbsp. pear syrup plus
1 tsp pear syrup (fresh pear juice reduced to a syrup)
2 tsp extra-virgin lemon oil
6 c. assorted full-flavored greens (baby mustard, lovage, arugula, dandelion, mizzuna, etc.)
1/4 c. Tamari Pecans (see below)
1/4 c. dry currants or possibly minced raisins
1/4 c. cool maytag blue cheese crumbled
1 x ripe Asian pear cored, and thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. high-quality tamari
2 tsp molasses Salt to taste Cayenne pepper to taste
1 c. shelled pecan halves

1
Place the pear vinegar and pear syrup in a small mixing bowl.
2
Whisk in the lemon oil and set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the greens, tamari pecans, and currants.
4
Sprinkle over with the blue cheese, then drizzle over with the dressing.
5
Toss the salad gently and briefly, as you don't want the cheese crumbles to begin sticking together.
6
Divide the salad onto the center of 4 chilled salad plates and garnish by fanning the pear slices around each salad.
7
For the Tamari Pecans: Combine the tamari and molasses.
8
Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
9
Toss with the pecans till they are well coated.
10
Transfer the pecans onto a kitchen towel and allow to briefly drain.
11
Roast the pecans in a preheated 350 degree oven on an icing rack till the pecans are fairly dry and toasted.
12
Remove from the oven and allow to cold completely.
13
Chop the pecans into 1/4-inch pcs.
14
This recipe yields 4 servings.

581

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. pear vinegar, 1 Tbsp. pear syrup plus, 1 tsp pear syrup (fresh pear juice reduced to a syrup), 2 tsp extra-virgin lemon oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Pear Salad With Tamari Pecans And Maytag Blue Cheese Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Asian Pear Salad With Tamari Pecans And Maytag Blue Cheese Recipe

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