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Mâche, Pear, Parmesan & Wild Mushroom Salad

Mâche, Pear, Parmesan & Wild Mushroom Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1/2 LB mushrooms wild or domestic (lobster, portabella, chanterelles, etc)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cups 2 containers Epic Roots Mâche
  • 2 ripe Red USA Pears halved, cored, cut lengthwise in thin slices
  • 1 cup 2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 shallot peeled and thinly sliced
  • Vinaigrette:
  • 1 .5 Tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard
  • 3 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 3 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk mustard and vinegar until blended. Gradually add olive oil until smooth. 2 Add salt and pepper to taste. Sauté mushrooms in olive oil over medium-low heat until lightly browned.3 In a large bowl, combine Mâche, Red Pears, mushrooms, cheese and shallots.4 Toss in vinaigrette, coat thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Special instructions

  • Mâche is an heirloom green that has a mild, sweet, nutty flavor and succulent texture, making it ideal for salads. The winning combination of pears, mâche and sauteed mushrooms makes this impressive salad a perfect choice for entertaining.
  • Source: www.usapears.org