Mâche Pear and Wild Mushroom Salad
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 sautéed mushrooms makes this impressive salad a perfect choice for entertaining.
- Vinaigrette
- 1 ½ tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 3 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salad
- ½ pound mushrooms, wild or domestic (lobster, portobello, chanterelle, 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
For vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk mustard and vinegar until blended. Gradually add olive oil until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
For salad: Sauté mushrooms in olive oil over medium-low heat until lightly browned. In a large bowl, combine mâche, pears, mushrooms, cheese, and shallots. Toss in vinaigrette, coat thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving Size: 5.5 oz
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrate: 11g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
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