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Perfect Pear & Pistachio Salad
Perfect Pear & Pistachio Salad
Print Recipe Perfect Pear & Pistachio Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Fall, Salad
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.