Asian Pear Salad

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This exotic salad was created for us by Chef Christian Plotczyk of China Grill.

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Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Asian pears, peeled, cored and chopped

  • ½ shallot, minced

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons diced fresh ginger

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ vanilla bean stick, scored in half

  • 1 ½ tablespoons sherry vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon mirin

  • 1 ounce soybean oil

  • 1 pinch Salt

  • 1 pinch Black pepper

  • ¼ pound baby greens

  • ½ carrot, shredded

Directions

  1. In a 1-quart saucepan, cook the pears with the shallot, ginger, and water over medium heat until soft. Strain and set aside to cool. Once at room temperature, puree one of the pears and strain through a sieve.

  2. Remove the seeds from the vanilla bean and mix them into the puree. Discard the pod. Add the sherry vinegar and mirin and process in a blender or food processor. Slowly add the oil to emulsify. Season with the salt and pepper. Dice the remaining pear for garnish.

  3. To serve, toss the baby greens well with the pear mixture. Divide among 4 serving plates and garnish with the shredded carrot (if using) and the diced pear.

Note

This recipe is optimal for Phase 3 of the South Beach Diet.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
0g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 377mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.