Roasted Pear And Shallot Salad With Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette Recipes

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the arugula leaves to a medium bowl. Core and slice the pear into 1/8-inch thick slices and add to arugula.
• In another small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the arugula and pears with the dressing. Divide the salad between the plates and top with the toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

ROASTED PEAR AND SHALLOT SALAD WITH SHERRY-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange pears and shallots in a single layer in a small roasting pan; pour honey mixture on top, and toss well to coat. Cook until pears and shallots are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes, turning them over halfway through.
• Meanwhile, make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
• Remove roasted pears and shallots from roasting pan. Place pan over high heat; add the water, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon, until liquid is reduced by half. Whisk mixture into vinaigrette.
• Combine frisee and endive in a large bowl; toss with vinaigrette. Divide among plates, and arrange pears, shallots, and walnuts alongside.

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and shallots until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a small jar; cover and shake to combine. Refrigerate vinaigrette until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.

ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic and shallot on a piece of parchment paper-lined foil, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap package to enclose, and roast until garlic and shallot are very soft, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool. Remove garlic from each clove, and peel shallot.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine roasted garlic and shallot, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice. With machine running, drizzle in oil; process until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.