Fennel and Chicory Salad with Pear and Walnuts

A refreshing and sophisticated interplay of winter flavors that brings together the delicate bitterness of chicory with the natural sweetness of fresh pear. The dish gains a crisp texture and deep nutty aroma from walnuts and walnut oil, harmonized by a sharp, balanced lemon dressing. This elegant salad serves as an impressive appetizer or a light, refined accompaniment to any festive occasion.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Instructions

Servings:4

1In a large bowl, grate together the lemon peel, juice, oil, pepper and a little salt.
2Cut the fennel bulbs lengthwise and spread them as thinly as possible.
3Remove the core and slice the pear.
4Mix the slices of fennel and pear with the sauce.
5You can prepare the salad 1-2 hours before serving if you want.
6Heat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the walnuts for 10 minutes until they are lightly toasted.
7While still warm, transfer the walnuts to a colander and shake gently to remove as much skin as possible.
8Break the chicory and mix with the pear and fennel.
9Serve the salad with walnuts on top.

Ingredients

Zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon, 3 tablespoons walnut oil or mild olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 fennel bulbs, 1 crisp pear, 12 shelled walnuts or 50g walnut pieces, 2 chicories

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.4g

Chef tips

Prepare the salad up to two hours ahead and refrigerate. For added flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.4g

Chef tips

Prepare the salad up to two hours ahead and refrigerate. For added flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Culinary reasoning

A refreshing and sophisticated interplay of winter flavors that brings together the delicate bitterness of chicory with the natural sweetness of fresh pear. The dish gains a crisp texture and deep nutty aroma from walnuts and walnut oil, harmonized by a sharp, balanced lemon dressing. This elegant salad serves as an impressive appetizer or a light, refined accompaniment to any festive occasion.

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