Mustard Greens Salad with Anchovy Dressing Recipe
- 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups large-dice crusty bread
- 1 bunch mustard greens (about 10 to 12 ounces)
- 1 medium crisp pear, such as Anjou
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- While its heating, make the dressing.
- Place the anchovies and garlic on a cutting board.
- Make a paste by pressing down on the blade of a chefs knife and dragging the side of it across the garlic and anchovies at a 15-degree angle, alternating between smashing them together and chopping the mixture, until a fine paste forms.
- Transfer the paste to a large, nonreactive bowl, add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine.
- While whisking continuously, add 1/4 cup of the oil in a slow, steady stream until its fully incorporated; set aside.
- When the oven is ready, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the bread, season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat in the oil.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
- Stir the croutons and bake until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
- Remove the pan from the oven and set aside.
- Cut out the tough stems from the mustard greens and discard.
- Arrange the leaves in stacks, slice in half lengthwise, and then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Wash and dry the greens; set aside.
- Core the pear and cut it into thin slices.
- Whisk the dressing to recombine, add the mustard greens, and toss to coat.
- Add the pear, cheese, almonds, and croutons and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
anchovy, garlic, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, bread, mustard greens, crisp pear, gruyere cheese, almonds
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/mustard-greens-salad-with-anchovy-dressing-30882 (may not work)