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Spicy Green Salad with Manchego and Pears Recipe

Spicy Green Salad with Manchego and Pears Recipe

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Spicy Green Salad with Manchego and Pears

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Ingredients:

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1/3 cup green (hulled) pumpkin seeds ( pepitas; not toasted)
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tsp mild honey
1 tsp grainy mustard
4 cups packed spicy salad greens , such as radish greens, watercress , and/or arugula , tough stems discarded
4 cups packed frisee (french curly endive), torn into bite-size pieces
1 (1/2-lb) piece manchego cheese, rind removed
8 small red or yellow bartlett pears (preferably with stems )

Directions:

Cook seeds in 1 tablespoon oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until puffed and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels and reserve oil. Season seeds with salt and pepper.
Whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and reserved oil from skillet in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
Divide greens and cheese among salad plates. Cut off 2 opposite sides of each pear (reserve for another use), leaving a 1/2-inch-thick lengthwise center slice with stem and core. Arrange a pear slice on each plate and drizzle dressing over salads. Sprinkle with seeds.
Cooks' notes · Pumpkin seeds can be toasted 2 days ahead and kept separately from oil, covered, at room temperature. · Greens can be washed and dried 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in paper towels, in a sealed bag.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	368.73 Kcal (1544 kJ)
Calories from fat	201.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.34g	34%
Cholesterol	67.19mg	22%
Sodium	353.46mg	15%
Potassium	188.13mg	4%
Total Carbs	23.89g	8%
Sugars	16.17g	65%
Dietary Fiber	4.6g	18%
Protein	16.07g	32%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	629.5mg	63%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.82 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.8g	34%
Cholesterol	29.49mg	22%
Sodium	155.11mg	15%
Potassium	82.56mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.48g	8%
Sugars	7.09g	65%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	18%
Protein	7.05g	32%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	10%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	276.3mg	63%

* 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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