Description
A vibrant and elegant salad featuring sweet roasted pears, tart cranberries, crunchy pistachios, and creamy whipped ricotta.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss pear slices and cranberries with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whip ricotta, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Season lightly with salt.
- Arrange mixed greens on plates. Top with roasted pears and cranberries, dollops of whipped ricotta, and a sprinkle of pistachios.
- Drizzle with additional honey if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.