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SELLES-SUR-CHER SALAD

Prep/Cooking Time: 0-15 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • 160g endive
  • 20g pine nuts
  • 60g Selles-sur-cher
  • 80g pear
  • 15g sugar
  • 30g white wine vinegar
  • 10g lemon juice
  • 20g olive oil

Instructions

  • Peel the pears and remove the core
  • Cut the pear into slithers and place in a small thick bottom pan
  • Add to the pan the sugar and vinegar
  • Bring to the boil then turn down to simmer
  • Cook till the pears are soft but still have a little bite
  • Remove from the heat and leave to cool
  • Place the pine nuts on a tray and cook until golden
  • Leave to cool and reserve in an air tight container till needed
  • Remove the root from the endive and separate all the leaves 
  • Wash under cold water and pat dry
  • Place the leaves in a mixing bowl
  • Add to the bowl the toasted pine nuts and poached pear pieces
  • Crumble the cheese into the bowl and add the lemon juice and olive oil
  • Season to taste
  • Serve immediately