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Chicory and Asian Pear Salad with Membrillo Vinaigrette

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Chicory and Asian Pear Salad with Membrillo VinaigrettePeden + Munk

Membrillo lends subtle sweetness to the dressing; look for it at any well-stocked cheese counter.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup Sherry or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons membrillo (quince paste) or orange marmalade
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 medium Asian pears, cut into bite-size pieces
8 cups mixed chicories (such as radicchio, escarole, and/or frisee), torn into 2" pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat vinegar in a small saucepan over medium. Add membrillo, whisking to dissolve, then whisk in mustard. Season with salt and pepper; let cool.

    Step 2

    Toss pears and chicories in a large bowl. Whisk oil into membrillo mixture; season with salt. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Serve topped with walnuts.

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