Asian Pear Salad

Ingredients

 * 2 Asian Pears, Peeled, cored and chopped
 * 1/2 shallot, minced
 * 1 1/4 teaspoons diced fresh Ginger
 * 1 cup water
 * 1/2 Vanilla Bean Stick, scored in half
 * 1 1/2 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
 * 1 tablespoon Mirin
 * 1 ounce Soybean Oil
 * salt
 * Black Pepper
 * 1/4 pound Baby Greens
 * 1/2 Carrot, Shredded (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In a 250 grm saucepan, cook Pears with Shallot, Ginger and water over medium heat until soft. Strain and set aside to cool.
 * 2) Once at room temperature, puree one of the Pears and strain through a sieve.
 * 3) Remove the seeds from the Vanilla Bean and mix them into the Puree.
 * 4) Discard the pod. Add the Sherry Vinegar and Mirin and process in a blender or food processor.
 * 5) Slowly add the oil to emulsify.
 * 6) Season with the salt and pepper. Dice the remaining Pear for garnish.
 * 7) To serve, toss the Baby Greens well with the Pear mixture.
 * 8) Divide among 4 serving plates and garnish with the Shredded Carrot (if using) and the diced Pear.