Chicories with Pear Vinaigrette, Parmesan & Pecans

Name: Chicories with Pear Vinaigrette, Parmesan & Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium bosc pear; 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 medium shallot; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 tablespoon honey (optional ); 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Diamond Crystal kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup pecan halves; 1 medium head of radicchio; 2 small heads of red leaf lettuce (or little gem lettuce); 2 ounces parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

This salad is equal parts sweet, bitter, salty and bright. All while being crisp, tender and refreshing. It's everything I want in a winter salad, plus it uses a unique twist on a pear vinaigrette to make it something truly special. This was inspired by one of my favorite restaurant salads, and I feel it has earned a restaurant-quality label!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:10:12 GMT