Asian Pear and Frisée Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Juicy Asian pear and a balsamic reduction play against the bitter edge of friséefurther mellowed by leeks hot from the pan. Ingredients:
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar |
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar |
2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1/2 pound frisée, torn (8 cups) |
1 large asian pear (8 to 10 ounces), thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Boil vinegar with sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cup.
2. Wash leeks and pat dry. Cook in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in cleaned saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Arrange frisée and pear on plates. Drizzle with hot leeks in oil, then vinegar reduction. Grind pepper over salads.
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