Perfect Pear & Pistachio Salad
Perfect Pear & Pistachio Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Sherry Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 1 head red-leaf lettuce
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1/4 pound Gorgonzola cheese, preferably imported, crumbled
- 1 large ripe but firm pear, such as Bartlett, cored, peeled, and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 2 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sherry Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, and salt.
Gradually whisk in the oil until the dressing has thickened.
Salad
In a large bowl, toss together the red-leaf lettuce and the dressing.
Season generously with pepper.
Divide the salad among serving plates.
Scatter the nuts, cheese, and pear chunks over the salads and serve immediately.