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Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad

Name: Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 firm medium pears; 1/4 cup brandy or Cognac, optional; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and thinly sliced; 4 cups shredded or thinly sliced cabbage; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup crumbled or sliced Gorgonzola cheese; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

This crunchy salad makes an elegant first course or side, but it's hearty enough to be an entree when paired with a crusty artisan bread. We love it served warm. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut

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Ingredients

2 firm medium pears
1/4 cup brandy or Cognac, optional
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and thinly sliced
4 cups shredded or thinly sliced cabbage
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey or agave nectar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled or sliced Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Peel and core pears; cut into 1/2-in. slices. If desired, toss with brandy. Set pears aside.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fennel; saute until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add cabbage; toss with fennel. Cook until both are tender, 2-3 minutes longer. Add pears, water, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper to skillet, gently combining ingredients. Cook until liquid is evaporated, 6-8 minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Test Kitchen Tips

If you choose not to use brandy or cognac, toss the pears in 1 tablespoon lemon juice to preserve their color and freshness.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 391 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein.

Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad

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