We had dinner at my mother’s house last week, I thought you would enjoy seeing some of her gorgeous tasty dishes. Since I have the same cook book, I’ll share the recipe too.
Harvest Salad with Pears, Dried Figs, Baby Spinach and Cider Vinaigrette from “Julienne”
The flavors of the pear, fig, and Gorgonzola are wonderful together, the vinaigrette is light – a wonderful compliment to the freshness of the salad….
Cider Vinaigrette:
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Whisk the vinegar,mustard, garlic and sugar together. Gradually whisk in oli to blend well. Season w/salt and pepper.
Salad:
1/2 Cup pecans, roasted for 10 minutes then chopped
12 oz fresh baby spinach leaves
2 red Anjou pears, cored, cut into 1/2 in pieces (skin on)
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
3/4 Cup dried Mission Figs, cut into 1/2 in pieces
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 oz Gorgonzola coarsely crumbled
Toss spinach with vinaigrette in large bowl. Mound spinach on plates (6-8) Toss pears,figs, and onion with lemon juice, then scatter over spinach. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.
heartnsoulcooking says
Looks and sounds WONDERFUL!!! Geri
Sara's Sweet Surprise says
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for to try with our Asian pears. Thanks for sharing. I’ll let you know how it “pairs with the (Asian) pears.”
I hope you stop by for a visit…the company would be nice. :)
Sweet wishes,
Sara