Pear walnut dressing

Name: Pear walnut dressing
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 over-ripe pears; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; ¼ tsp sea salt; black pepper (optional); ¼ cup roasted walnuts, finely chopped

Tony Chiodo

October 19, 2011

Time:< 30 mins

This slightly sweet and tangy dressing is creamy and perfect with bitter greens and wild grasses. A fresh accompaniment with aged cheeses.

Ingredients

2 over-ripe pears
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
¼ tsp sea salt
black pepper (optional)
¼ cup roasted walnuts, finely chopped

Method

Peel and core pears. If hard, poach in water for 5 minutes. Place in a food processor and add oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and puree until creamy and smooth.
Drizzle over a salad and top with nuts.
Makes 1 cup.

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