Asian Pear, Mache, Feta, & Bacon Salad with Coarse-grain Mustard & Molasses Vinaigrette Recipe
The vinaigrette for this salad is slightly sweetened by brown sugar and a touch
of molasses. The mild favor of the molasses plays really well with the Asian
pear and peppery walnuts in the salad.
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Summary
CuisineAmerican
Ingredients
| <b>For the Vinaigrette:</b> | ||
| 1 1/2 Tbsp. coarse grain mustard | ||
| Molasses | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Brown sugar | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Cracked black pepper | 1/4 To taste | |
| Kosher salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Olive oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| <b>For the Salad:</b> | ||
| 1 Asian pear, core removed, sliced thin | ||
| 5–6 cups mache, can substitute any green | ||
| Feta | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), crumbled | |
| 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled | ||
| <b>For the Peppery Candied Walnuts:</b> | ||
| Walnuts | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light corn syrup | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Brown sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Cracked black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1/8 tsp. red pepper fakes | ||
Directions
For the Salad:
1) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette except olive oil until thoroughly combined. While continuing to whisk constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil to form an emulsifed vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing for garnish.
2) Add mache and sliced pear to vinaigrette and toss to coat.
4) Divide salad evenly among four plates. Sprinkle each salad with crumbled feta, bacon, and candied walnuts (see below). To garnish, drizzle a teaspoon of reserved vinaigrette around the perimeter of the plate.
For the Peppery Candied Walnuts:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2) Mix together all candied walnut ingredients in abowl until walnuts are evenly coated.
3) Pour walnuts onto prepared baking sheet and scatter into a single layer.
4) Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until nuts turn a deep golden. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent nuts from burning.
5) Remove from oven. Cool nuts completely on the pan. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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1) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the vinaigrette except olive oil until thoroughly combined. While continuing to whisk constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil to form an emulsifed vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing for garnish.
2) Add mache and sliced pear to vinaigrette and toss to coat.
4) Divide salad evenly among four plates. Sprinkle each salad with crumbled feta, bacon, and candied walnuts (see below). To garnish, drizzle a teaspoon of reserved vinaigrette around the perimeter of the plate.
For the Peppery Candied Walnuts:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2) Mix together all candied walnut ingredients in abowl until walnuts are evenly coated.
3) Pour walnuts onto prepared baking sheet and scatter into a single layer.
4) Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes until nuts turn a deep golden. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent nuts from burning.
5) Remove from oven. Cool nuts completely on the pan. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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