Pear Carpaccio with Lemon-Lime and Mint Vinaigrette
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Author Notes: This recipe is inspired by Patricia Wells' Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado and Pistachios.
I was thinking, if not as flavorful by it self vegetable (sorry Zucchini) can be transformed to a great dish, so can a juicy and fragrant fruit as a Pear.
Here is a recipe I came up with. For the best texture try to buy pears that are neither fully ripe nor rock-hard; choose those that yield just slightly when pressed. Trimming 1/4- inch off the bottom of each pear allows them to stand up straight when cutting, making it easier to cut uniform slices.
I took one photo before adding cheese and then with the cheese shavings. - Kukla
Serves 6
- • 6 Bartlett or Anjou pears, washed, unpeeled
- • 3 tablespoons best quality extra-virgin olive oil
- • Coarse sea salt, to taste
- • Zest of 1 medium lemon
- • Zest of 1 small lime
- • Juice of 1/2 lemon + juice of 1/2 lime
- • 6 leaves fresh mint, chopped + more for garnish
- • Wedge Parmigiano Reggiano cheese or Asiago, shaved
- • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Start by zesting lemon and lime, reserve.
- In a small bowl whisk the juices of lemon and lime, wisk in the oil 1 tablespoon at a time, add chopped mint. Set a side for about 15 minutes; then strain thru a fine strainer.
- Place pears on work surface with their stems pointing up. Starting from the outside and working towards the core, slice pears 1/8 inch thick. Turn pears and repeat on opposite side.
- Arrange pears overlapping on a platter; drizzle with vinaigrette and season with salt, pepper and the lemon and lime zests.
- Garnish with Parmesan shavings, some more pepper and mint; serve.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Citrus Recipe
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pears
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over 1 year ago susan g
I'm glad you brought this recipe out again -- I missed it the first time. It sounds so refreshing, either for salad or dessert. It should be perfect when a diabetic friend comes to visit.
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank You susan g! It is very refreshing and for a salad you can use any other herbs.
over 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Sounds amazing really nice with the shaved cheese.
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank sdebrango so much for the comment! You are always very attentive and nice, when seeing a recipe you like. I enjoy receiving comments from you!
over 1 year ago sdebrango
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
you are a wonderful creative cook and I always enjoy seeing your recipes.