Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

Pear Vinaigrette Recipe

You'll love everything about this delicious green salad! The homemade vinaigrette makes all the difference.

Course Salad Dressing, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

1 medium red pear or bosc pear you want a firm crisp pear.
1 garlic clove grated
½ medium shallot minced
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1-2 medium head of romaine lettuce
½ cup praline pecans lightly chopped
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Mince the shallot and add to a mason jar with a screw-top lid. Next using a microplane, grate the clove of garlic and half of the pear into the jar.
Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper.
Next, drizzle the olive oil into the jar. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously. This will emulsify the dressing.*
For the salad - Chop or tear the romaine. Add to a large mixing bowl. Toss the salad with the salad dressing.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the salad. Thinly slice the remaining half of the pear add it to the top of the salad along with the candied pecans. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad again and plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Alternatively, add the shallot, grated pear and garlic to a large bowl. Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Next, drizzle the olive oil into the bowl while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing.

Additionally, you can add all of the ingredients to a small food processor and give it a whirl. Use whichever method works best for you!

Store leftover salad dressing in an airtight container, refrigerated up to three days.

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