What tastes better in the winter than a perfectly ripe pear? Not much. I love a good pear. It doesn't matter if it's a bosc, comice or the beautiful red and green anjou. For some tips on how to ripen and choose your pears go here. Here is my favorite line from the article-After years of study, scientists have found that a really juicy pear is best eaten while naked, in the bathtub, so that you needn't be concerned about the abundant juice streaming down your chin.
Last winter I had this hardy salad at a ladies dinner and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. I'm posting it because I've taken it out to a number of places and everyone keeps requesting the recipe. So here it is folks! It has this fabulous rice pilaf and a dressing that has a kick of citrus and ginger that is a perfect compliment to the pears and greens in the salad.
Right now I can pick up pears at some of my favorite local markets. Emigration Market and Liberty Heights Fresh both have several varieties to choose from to make dreary winter days feel ever so much better. Where do you go to get your pears?
I ate a pear in honor of you today. It was delish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. If I can't get Bartlett pears from my grandpa's garden, I try Costco. I bought a bag this week and will definitely have to try your salad. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePears are wonderful in the winter. Your salad sounds like a perfect way to take advantage of them during the season. Thanks for the riping tips too.
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Don't hate me. But I'm really not the biggest pear fan. I like the flavor but not the texture.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, this dressing sounds absolutely delicious! I love the citrus/ginger thing it has going on. Maybe if I tried it with another fruit. Like an apple.
I'm going to have to try the pear in the bathtub suggestion! I'm assuming this is the salad you brought for our mac attack. It really is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAren't pairs one of the most beautiful fruit? I love their shape and variety of colors. My favorite is the good, old Bartlett pair - I think I'll forgo eating it in the bathtub though and just stand with my mouth over the kitchen sink ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm saving this recipe!
I have tasted this salad and I agree... Delish! It really is good and now I can make it myself! Thanks Cristie! xo
ReplyDeleteI am currently naked in my bathtub eating a pear. just kidding. but thanks for the idea. and this salad really is DELICIOUS. I love the dressing. It's even good for leftovers because of the rice...a definite plus for a salad.
ReplyDeleteoh I love that quote love the recipe cards and great salad
ReplyDeleteI can always count on you for something yummy. Oh I do love pears and those red ones look amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, fresh recipe. We have been enjoying pears, too. My kids practically beg me to buy more each time we run out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super GORGEOUS photo!
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