Dry the leaves
Clinging wash water dilutes the dressing. Drain thoroughly after washing.
European Recipe
Chicory and pear salad with Gouda
The salad is prepared entirely cold. The pear keeps its skin and the dressing is added just before eating.
Total time
15 min
Calories
508 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
A crisp autumn salad with bread
Chicory brings bitter leaves and pear adds gentle sweetness. Gouda and yogurt complete the salad. This makes two light vegetarian main servings including rye bread.
Vegetarian Dinners
Autumn Recipes
Vegetables
Cheese
Recipe
Chicory and pear salad with Gouda
Crisp chicory, fresh pear and Gouda cubes in yogurt and lemon dressing, with rye bread.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Cut the chicory
Wash chicory, drain well and halve lengthways. Cut out the firm stalk sparingly in a wedge. Cut leaves crossways into broad pieces and weigh the trimmed amount.
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2
Prepare pear and cheese
Wash and core the pear and slice thinly with its skin. Remove the Gouda rind and cut the cheese into small cubes.
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3
Mix the dressing
Stir yogurt, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Gently mix chicory, pear and Gouda with all the dressing immediately before serving.
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4
Serve with bread
Divide salad between two bowls and serve with all the rye bread. Eat immediately. This makes two light vegetarian main servings with the bread included in the calculation.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Chicory and pear salad with Gouda
Use a ripe firm pear
It adds sweetness and keeps recognisable slices when mixed. Very soft fruit breaks up more quickly.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace pear with the same cored weight of skin-on apple. Flavour and nutrition change.
Replace Gouda with the same rind-free weight of Emmental made with microbial rennet. Flavour and nutrition change.
Nutrition per serving
508kcal
44.3 gCarbohydrates
21.8 gProtein
24.7 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Chicory and pear salad with Gouda
Yes. The trimmed and washed leaves are used raw. No cooking time is needed.
No. The washed edible skin stays on the fruit. Remove the core and damaged areas before weighing.
No. Plain yogurt, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper form the dressing. The pear provides its own sweetness.
Yes. All the stated rye bread is included for the two light main servings. No other sides are counted.
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