Asian Pear and Frisée Salad

Asian Pear and Frisée Salad
Asian Pear and Frisée Salad
Juicy Asian pear and a balsamic reduction play against the bitter edge of frisée—further mellowed by leeks hot from the pan.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Salad Leafy Green Side Quick & Easy Leek Vegan Asian Pear Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • Carbohydrate 24 g(8%)
  • Fat 14 g(21%)
  • Fiber 5 g(20%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(10%)
  • Sodium 43 mg(2%)
  • Calories 225

Preparation Boil vinegar with sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cup. Wash leeks and pat dry. Cook in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in cleaned saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Arrange frisée and pear on plates. Drizzle with hot leeks in oil, then vinegar reduction. Grind pepper over salads.

Preparation Boil vinegar with sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cup. Wash leeks and pat dry. Cook in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in cleaned saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Arrange frisée and pear on plates. Drizzle with hot leeks in oil, then vinegar reduction. Grind pepper over salads.