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Pear, Stilton, and Chicory Salad with Crispy Chestnuts Recipe

Pear, Stilton, and Chicory Salad with Crispy Chestnuts Recipe

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Pear, Stilton, and Chicory Salad with Crispy Chestnuts

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Ingredients:

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5 tbsp olive oil
2 cups roasted, shelled , and skinned chestnuts; see how
2 firm-ripe red pears
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped shallot
1/2 head chicory (curly endive), torn (6 cups)
4 oz stilton cheese, crumbled

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chestnuts with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until crisp on outside (being careful not to burn or cook until hard), about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Halve and core pears, then cut lengthwise into thin slices.
Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl and add remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in shallot.
Add chicory, chestnuts, pears, and Stilton and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	884.65 Kcal (3704 kJ)
Calories from fat	605.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	67.25g	103%
Cholesterol	205.63mg	69%
Sodium	438.13mg	18%
Potassium	749.11mg	16%
Total Carbs	39.34g	13%
Sugars	21.36g	85%
Dietary Fiber	5.52g	22%
Protein	32.33g	65%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	18%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	196.3mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	234.39 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.82g	103%
Cholesterol	54.48mg	69%
Sodium	116.08mg	18%
Potassium	198.48mg	16%
Total Carbs	10.42g	13%
Sugars	5.66g	85%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	22%
Protein	8.57g	65%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	33%
Iron	0.9mg	19%
Calcium	52mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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