Barbaras Apples and Asian Pears with Radicchio, Mint, and Buttermilk Dressing

• 1 extra-large egg yolk
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
• 1 to 2 lemons, for juicing
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 apples, firm, crisp, and juicy
• 2 Asian pears
• 2 heads radicchio
• 2 tablespoons sliced mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the egg yolk in a stainless steel bowl.
2. Begin whisking in the grapeseed oil drop by drop, as slowly as you can bear.
3. Continue in this manner until the mixture begins to thicken.
4. Once the mayonnaise has emulsified, you can add the rest of the oil in a slow steady stream, whisking all the time.
5. Combine the shallot, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, and let sit 5 minutes.
6. Whisk in the creme fraiche and buttermilk.
7. Gently whisk this mixture into the mayonnaise, and taste for balance and seasoning.
8. Slice the apples and Asian pears away from the core.
9. Cut into 1/8-inch thick slices and place them in a large salad bowl.
10. Tear the radicchio into large bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
11. Toss the salad with three-quarters of the dressing, and season with salt and pepper.
12. Add a squeeze of lemon and a little more of the dressing if necessary.
13. Transfer to a large chilled platter and scatter the mint and parsley over the top.

egg yolk, grapeseed oil, shallot, lemons, creme fraiche, buttermilk, apples, asian pears, radicchio, mint, flatleaf parsley, kosher salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/barbara-s-apples-and-asian-pears-with-radicchio-mint-and-buttermilk-dressing-390979 (may not work)