Red chicory and pear salad
Background
The bitterness of the chicory, the sweetness of the pear and nuttiness of the rocket leaves really do complement each other! This red chicory and pear salad is not only tasty and super easy to throw together but is actually rather elegant too, so it's perfect in a special dinner or lunch menu during the winter festivities. You can serve it as a starter, as a side dish with roast turkey or dick, or even with the cheese platter at the end of the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 head red chicory (Belgian endive)
- 1 ripe pear
- 1 handful of rocket leaves (arugula)
- 1 handful of nuts (hazelnuts or walnuts)
- For the dressing:
- 1 tsp walnut oil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix the salad dressing and season with salt & pepper to your taste.
- Trim off the end of the chicory; discard the outer leaves if they are damaged. Separate the leaves and arrange them neatly in a bowl.
- Dry-fry the nuts until they are aromatic, set aside.
- Cut the pear in half, remove the core and stalk, then thinly slice the flesh. Layer these onto the chicory leaves and spoon over them some dressing.
- Put the rocket in the middle, chop the nuts and scatter over the salad. Drizzle over the remaining dressing.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Salad - Seasonal - Side - Starter
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Christmas - Dinner Party - Parties - Sunday Lunch - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Common Fruits - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Grilled Tuna Skewers with Vegetables
This grilled tuna skewer recipe is simple yet full of...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Aussie humburger
The Australian burger — better known as the Aussie burger...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Easy lentil and sausage salad
This easy lentil and sausage salad is a great way...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Chocolate and Almond Cruffin
A cruffin is a delicious hybrid of a croissant and...
Recipe by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Recent Posts
-
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut a simple yet remarkably versatile fermented cabbage, has a...
Post by Dinna | -
How to make kefir
The exact origin of kefir remains shrouded in mystery, but...
Post by Dinna | -
Egg muffins
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the...
Post by Dinna |
Like Us On Facebook …








