Radicchio and Pear Salad
Yield 2
A great salad to serve with rich cheeses.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped green radicchio, or other bitter salad green
- 2 ripe, but firm, pears
- 1 small red onion
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onion into 1/4 inch pieces and put in small bowl. Add salt and vinegar, stir well and let sit for a half hour.
- Cut the greens into 1/2 strips and let soak in water for a half hour
- Dry well and place in a bowl.
- Peel the pears and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Add to the greens, along with the onions and vinegar.
- Add extra virgin olive oil, a bit of good quality balsamic vinegar and toss. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
Recipe by Elizabeth Minchilli at https://www.elizabethminchilli.com/2015/09/radicchio-pear-salad/