Grilled Pear, Chicory, and Endive Salad
Photo: Jeffery Cross; Styling: Karen Shinto
When grilled, pears take on an appealing savoriness. Paired with rich nuts, cheese, and a variety of cold-weather greens, they make an unusual (and quick) main-course salad.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Heat a grill to medium-high (about 450°). Quarter pears lengthwise; stem and core. Toss pears in a bowl with 1 tbsp. oil; season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Grill pears until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, tear radicchio, frisée, and endives into 2- to 3-in. pieces. You should have about 12 cups.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/2 cup oil.
Step 4
4
Combine parsley, walnuts, and ricotta in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground.
Step 5
5
Toss warm pears and chicories in vinaigrette. Spread about 2 tbsp. walnut-ricotta mixture on each of 4 plates, then top with salad. Scatter remaining walnut-ricotta mixture over salads.
Ingredients
4 small firm-ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Bosc (about 2 lbs. total)
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 small head radicchio
2 small heads frisée
2 Belgian endives
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup toasted walnuts
3 ounces ricotta salata or pecorino cheese
Directions
Step 1
1
Heat a grill to medium-high (about 450°). Quarter pears lengthwise; stem and core. Toss pears in a bowl with 1 tbsp. oil; season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Grill pears until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, tear radicchio, frisée, and endives into 2- to 3-in. pieces. You should have about 12 cups.
Step 3
3
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/2 cup oil.
Step 4
4
Combine parsley, walnuts, and ricotta in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground.
Step 5
5
Toss warm pears and chicories in vinaigrette. Spread about 2 tbsp. walnut-ricotta mixture on each of 4 plates, then top with salad. Scatter remaining walnut-ricotta mixture over salads.
Search All of Sunset's Recipes
The Latest
Here’s How to Make the Coolest-Looking Container Garden (Hint: Ditch the Terracotta Pot)
