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Purslane, Meyer Lemon, and Pear Salad with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette

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Purslane, Meyer Lemon, and Pear Salad with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette

Purslane, Meyer Lemon, and Pear Salad with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette

Purslane, Meyer Lemon, and Pear Salad with Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette is A mixture of chervil, lemongrass, cornstarch, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Cut peel, including white pith, from lemon with a small sharp knife. Working over a bowl to catch juices, cut lemon segments free from membranes, letting segments drop into bowl.
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Crush lemongrass stalk with side of a heavy knife (to release oils), then thinly slice. Bring stock, lemongrass, and chile to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Cover pan and remove from heat, then let stand 20 minutes.
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Return to a boil and add lemon segments with juice and lime leaves. Cover pan and remove from heat, then let stand 20 minutes more.
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Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, discarding solids, then return to saucepan and whisk in oil. Bring vinaigrette to a boil and whisk in cornstarch mixture, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 2 minutes. Cool completely.
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Whisk in herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
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Using slicer, cut Meyer lemon (with skin) crosswise, pears lengthwise (discarding cores), and radishes lengthwise into very thin slices (about 1/16 inch thick) and transfer to a large bowl.
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Add purslane, oil, lemon juice, and fleur de sel and pepper to taste and toss gently.
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Divide salad among 6 plates and spoon vinaigrette over and around each.
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Serve salads with jasmine crackers on the side.
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·Vinaigrette (without herbs) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature, then whisk in herbs just before serving.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score11
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesSide Dish
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