asian pear salad

Asian Pear Salad

Crisp, juicy Asian pears meet their perfect match in a vibrant Riesling, where the wine’s bright acidity and touch of sweetness enhance the fruit’s delicate crunch. Tossed with toasted almonds, peppery arugula, and a citrus-ginger vinaigrette, this salad sings alongside Riesling’s notes of ripe peach, honey, and zesty lime, creating a refreshingly balanced bite that lingers beautifully on the palate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 2 cups chopped frisée
  • ½ head radicchio thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 3 ounces blue cheese
  • 3 Asian pears thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, wholegrain mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the arugula, frisée, and radicchio to the mixing bowl. Toss to combine with the dressing.
  • Add the grapes, most of the blue cheese (reserve a little for topping), and most of the pears (reserve several slices for topping) to the bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Top the salad with the remaining cheese and slices of pear.

Wine Pairing

Riesling
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