Poached pears & hazelnuts combine to create the perfect side dish from Curtis Stone.
- To make the poached pears: Remove the core of each pear using a melon baller keeping the pear intact.
- Place the Shiraz and grape juice in a large saucepan.
- Add the pears, bring to a simmer and cook gently for 25-30 minutes or until tender rotating as needed, then remove pan from the heat and cool the pears for about 10 minutes in the liquid.
- Remove pears from poaching liquid, transfer to a plate and let cool. Discard liquid.
- While pears are poaching, make the roasted hazelnuts, preheat the oven to 190ºC.
- Place nuts on an oven tray and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown, tossing occasionally.
- Remove tray from the oven and set the nuts aside to cool, then roughly chop the nuts and set aside.
- To make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar and begin to whisk.
- Slowly add oil while constantly whisking to blend.
- Whisk in the water and season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Using a large sharp knife, cut each of the poached pear halves into 4 wedges.
- To make the salad: Toss the rocket, red lettuce, parsley, pears and half of the nuts in a large mixing bowl with enough dressing to lightly coat.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and gently mound the salad onto a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining nuts and parmesan cheese and serve.
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