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Radicchio, pear, and arugula salad

Servings:
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For croutons:
  • 3 (3/4-inch-thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For dressing:
  • 3 (3/4-inch-thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard, such as grey poupon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For salad:
  • 3 (3/4-inch-thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard, such as grey poupon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (8-ounce) heads radicchio, halved and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cup baby arugula
  • 2 cup ripe but firm asian or bosc pears, cored, halved, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup (2-ounce) chunk parmesan cheese

Preparation

Baking Directions:

For the croutons: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.

Brush the bread on each side with the olive oil.

Grill until grill-marked and golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Cool slightly and then cut into 3/4-inch cubes.

For the dressing:In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, wine, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.

For the salad: Combine the radicchio, arugula, pear, walnuts, and croutons in a large bowl.

Add the dressing and toss until coated.

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan cheese on top and serve.