Shaved Asiago Winter Pear Salad

Shaved Asiago Winter Pear Salad

4 servings
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

  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • walnuts
    ½ c
  • sugar
    3 tbsp
  • baby arugula greens
    6 c
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • ripe pears

    very thinly sliced

    2
  • candied walnuts

    chopped

    ½ c
  • shaved asiago cheese
    ½ c
  • freshly squeezed orange juice
    3 tbsp
  • red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • honey
    1 ½ tbsp
  • dijon mustard
    1 tsp
  • freshly grated orange zest
    1 tsp
  • shallot

    diced

    1
  • garlic clove minced
    1
  • allspice
    ¼ tsp
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • olive oil
    ⅓ c

Directions

Quick candied walnuts

  1. 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. 2

    Transfer the nuts to parchment paper. Let cool completely, then chop.

  3. 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. 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!

Shaved Asiago Winter Pear Salad

Shaved Asiago Winter Pear Salad

5.0(1)25 min4 servings

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