Asian Pear and Fennel Salad

Years ago, I planted an espalier of Asian pears that produces four varieties. This year was a bumper crop with sweet, delicious pears. This is one of the ways I am using them this year. The salad is refreshing and crisp. I use a pear-infused white balsamic vinegar, although white balsamic vinegar is an acceptable substitute.

4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 fennel bulb, halved

1 large or 2 small Asian pears, quartered, cored

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon pear vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped

1 ½ tablespoons pecorino cheese, finely grated

2 tablespoons hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Thinly slice the fennel (crosswise) and Asian pears on a mandolin. Toss with the lemon juice.

In a small jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and tarragon. Pour over the fennel and pears. Place on a platter or four individual plates. Top with cheese and hazelnuts. Serve immediately.

Asian Pear and Fennel Salad

Asian Pear and Fennel Salad
Yield: 4 servings
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Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Years ago, I planted an espalier of Asian pears that produces four varieties. This year was a bumper crop with sweet, delicious pears. This is one of the ways I am using them this year. The salad is refreshing and crisp. I use a pear-infused white balsamic vinegar, although white balsamic vinegar is an acceptable substitute.

Ingredients

  • 1 fennel bulb, halved
  • 1 large or 2 small Asian pears, quartered, cored
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pear vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pecorino cheese, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the fennel (crosswise) and Asian pears on a mandolin. Toss with the lemon juice.
  2. In a small jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and tarragon. Pour over the fennel and pears. Place on a platter or four individual plates. Top with cheese and hazelnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

168

Fat (grams)

11 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2 g

Carbs (grams)

18 g

Fiber (grams)

5 g

Net carbs

13 g

Sugar (grams)

10 g

Protein (grams)

3 g

Sodium (milligrams)

55 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

2 mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

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