ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH ORANGE GINGER DRESSING

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A refreshing Asian pear salad with orange ginger dressing is a healthy and delicious side dish! Crisp vegetables and pears are tossed in a sweet, tangy dressing.

INGREDIENTS

Asian Pear Salad-

• 1 large orange, cut into segments (8-10)
• 1 1/4 cups red bell pepper, minced fresh
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 2 cups Asian pear, cut into thin slices
• 1/2 cup edamame, shelled, cooked
• 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
• 1 cup cucumber, cut in half, thinly sliced

Orange Ginger Dressing-

• 1 teaspoon shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup grape seed oil, or other neutral oil
• Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• kosher salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a medium sized bowl, except for the oil. Gradually whisk in the oil, until a slightly thickened dressing is achieved. Add the desired amount of dressing to the salad and gently combine. Add more salt and pepper as needed. Enjoy immediately once dressing is added.

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