White and Green Salad with Escarole, Pear, Avocado
January 4, 2012 by Joan Nova in Blogging, Salads | 11 Comments
This is a lovely union of ingredients. The escarole, fennel and celery serve as a textural and fresh base for the pear and blue cheese (in this case gorgonzola) which we all know are a natural pairing. The avocado added a rich and nutty element that was cut by the spice of the scallion and the simple dressing of lemon juice and evoo.
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11 Comments
Now that the “food fest” is over we can move on to our regular eating habits. Your salad is a great way to go Joan!
Nice combo of ingredients. As my own blog would testify, I love pears and cheese with almost anything. Cardboard? Sure, as long as there are pears and cheese. Lovely picture as well.
Happy 2012!
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I’m into all the salad I can get. But I’m always like that. Avocado is a great addition to getting satisfied. Never thought of it with pears, before.
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This a great idea for those guilty months we just went trough. The salad looks amazing.
Happy New Year my friend!
Yumm! Wonderful salad, and after all the holiday food salad is my menu for a while.
Joan, thanks again for your lovely post. I love your taste in food. You really pair flavors well.
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I don’t eat enough pears and you’re right about the natural pairing with gorgonzola. Love the mix of greens as well.
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Mmmmm this looks sooo good. I going to make it.
great recipe
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Another great combination from you Joan, I need all the help I can get, love your ideas!
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This salad looks wonderful! It sounds as though it would be really refreshing during these insanely hot days we’re having right now. I’m all for anything that keeps me away from the stove-top/oven!
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