PEAR SALAD WITH FETA, BACON, HAZELNUTS AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Feta     Pear     Bacon     Winter     Hazelnut     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
8 bacon slices
5 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
8 cups loosely packed and trimmed watercress (about 2 large bunches)
2 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, sliced crosswise
3 ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup husked toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool. Cook bacon in same skillet until crisp. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Crumble bacon into small pieces. Whisk vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup oil in medium bowl to blend. Stir in shallots. Season dressing generously with salt and pepper.
  • Combine watercress, endive and pears in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese, hazelnuts and bacon and serve.

Adnan Aman
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of sweet pears, salty feta, and crunchy bacon.


sagor rahman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Md Ariyan v
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mahim Media
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the dressing is to die for.


Isan ff
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pears and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Xuseen Cabdi123
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the flavors all come together.


Muhammad Shahmeer
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of sweet pears, salty feta, and crunchy bacon.


COCO BAND
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Nat H
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Katt Dea
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the dressing is to die for.


Comedy Means
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover pears and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dencemoms10 Patterson.
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the flavors all come together.


Aaron Doyle
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of sweet pears, salty feta, and crunchy bacon.


Angela Beznosinski
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


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