Shaved Asiago Winter Pear Salad
This winter pear salad is incredible and so refreshing! Ideal during the holiday season, the spiced orange dressing is warm and delicious. The salad is crisp and crunchy, making it the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonbutter
- ½ cupwalnuts
- 3 tablespoonssugar
- 6 cupsbaby arugula greens
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2ripe pears, (very thinly sliced)
- ½ cupcandied walnuts, (chopped)
- ½ cupshaved asiago cheese
- 3 tablespoonsfreshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoonshoney
- 1 teaspoondijon mustard
- 1 teaspoonfreshly grated orange zest
- 1shallot, (diced)
- 1garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoonallspice
- kosher salt and pepper
- ⅓ cupolive oil
Directions
Quick candied walnuts
- 1
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and sugar. Stir until everything is coated and the sugar begins to melt. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, tossing, until everything is coated and looks lightly toasted.
- 2
Transfer the nuts to parchment paper. Let cool completely, then chop.
- 3
Place the arugula in a large bowl and season with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Add on the pears, shaved asiago and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with the orange dressing and serve.
Spiced orange vinaigrette
- 1
Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, orange zest, shallot, garlic, allspice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. This keeps great in the fridge for a few days!