Roasted Pear, Sweet Potato, and Radicchio Salad

Name: Roasted Pear, Sweet Potato, and Radicchio Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for baking sheet; 2 firm Bosc pears, halved and cored; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 small heads radicchio, quartered; 3 heads endive, leaves separated; 4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup); 1/4 c. roasted, salted pepitas; 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp. country Dijon; 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup; 2 tsp. minced fresh oregano; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

This hearty fall salad is practically a meal all on its own!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Sep 17, 2021

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roasted pear, sweet potato, and radicchio salad

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

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Ingredients

For Salad

2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for baking sheet
2 firm Bosc pears, halved and cored
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 small heads radicchio, quartered
3 heads endive, leaves separated
4 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup roasted, salted pepitas

For Dressing

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. country Dijon
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Step 1Make salad: Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease two large baking sheets with oil. Cut pears lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices; arrange in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
2. Step 2Toss together potatoes and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on second prepared baking sheet. Bake pears and potatoes 15 minutes.
3. Step 3Toss radicchio with remaining tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Remove pears from oven; let cool. Toss sweet potatoes. Add radicchio to baking sheet with potatoes. Bake until radicchio is charred and wilted, 18 to 20 minutes.
5. Step 5Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk together vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, and oregano in a bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking vigorously, until combined. Add onion and let stand 15 minutes.
6. Step 6Place endive on a serving platter. Top with roasted vegetables, pears, cheese, and pepitas. Drizzle with dressing.