CALIFORNIA PEAR BISTRO SALAD (WITH CHICKEN)

Ingredients

8 cups assorted torn mixed salad greens 2 fresh California Bartlett pears, cored and sliced 3 cooked, skinned chicken breast halves, cut into strips 2 tbsp minced shallots OR green onions 1/2 cup walnut halves 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese OR other cheese balsamic vinegar olive oil

Directions

Line platter with greens; top with pears, cooked … [Read more...]

CALIFORNIA PEAR PORK WILD RICE SALAD

Ingredients

8 cups assorted torn mixed salad greens 16 oz package white and wild rice mix 1/2 lb carrots, julienne or thinly sliced strips 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 lb. peapods, optional 10 oz. well-trimmed cooked, chilled roast pork OR chicken, thinly sliced 4 fresh Bartlett Pears, sliced Low-fat bottled Italian dressing

Directions

To prepare rice: cook … [Read more...]

MÂCHE, BARTLETT PEAR & AV- OCADO SALAD WITH SESAME RICE WINE VINEGAR DRESSING

Ingredients

Vinaigrette 4 tbsps sesame oil 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp fresh chopped ginger 1 tsp prepared mustard salt and pepper to taste Salad 4 ounces epic roots mâche 2 Bartlett Pears, quartered, cored and cut into thin slices 1 avocado, cut into 1 inch cubes 4 small purple bunching onions or scallions, cut in half … [Read more...]

GRILLED BARTLETT PEAR AND RADICCHIO SALAD

Sommelier Jamieson Kerr recommends: 2004 Chenin Blanc/ Viognier, Pine Ridge Winery (Napa) The Chenin Blanc/Viognier provides a great juxtaposition between sweet and sour. The nose smells sweet, but the palate is dry. This wine is a fat, rich and round white balanced by the fruit of pear, sweetness of the onion and acidity of the vinaigrette. *Sara’s recipes featuring Bartlett Pears and … [Read more...]