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WINTER GREEN SALAD W/ ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY & CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE with CARAMELIZED PEARS (w. leroux)

As seen Nov 6, 2010 at THE DINNER SHOW with guest chef Will Leroux.


Ingredients:

5 leaves Rainbow chard, chopped
3 cups baby spinach de-stemmed
3 leaves of kale chopped1 head of Frissee, chopped
Vinaigrette
1/3 cup champagne
¼ cup champagne vinegar
¼ cup orange blossom honey
1T minced shallot
1 t minced parsley
¼ cup olive oil
1/3 cup canola oilSea salt/fresh pepper

Method:

Mix all greens, wash and spin. Re-chill at lease 30 minutes before serving.For Vinaigrette In a bowl add first 5 ingredient, mix.  Slowly incorporate the oils with a whisk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients:

CARAMELIZED PEARS
2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 ½ Tablespoon brown sugar
4 pears (Seckle pears) or 3 Bartlett pears, peeled cored, large diced
Pinch of ground cloves
Zest of 1 orange-blanched

Method:

In a large saucepan heat butter and let fizz, add brown sugar, melt.  Add pears and cook on medium heat until just tender. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cloves and orange zest.

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