A large fillet of salmon with a picturesque sear lies atop a bed of vibrant radicchio, speckled with glistening pomegranates and cubes of pear. The deep purple of the radicchio and ruby-red pomegranates contrast dramatically against the cream pears and goat cheese, making the dish pop on a white plate.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Pear and Radicchio Salad

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Pear and Radicchio Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large head 1 large head radicchio chopped; 2 2 pears diced; 4 (6 ounce each) 4 (6 ounce each) salmon fillets none; ½ cup ½ cup pomegranate seeds none; 4 ounce 4 ounce goat cheese crumbled; ½ cup ½ cup walnuts chopped and toasted; 4 tbsp 4 tbsp olive oil none; 4 tbsp 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar none; 2 tsp 2 tsp honey none; to taste salt none; to taste black pepper none

Crisp, tangy, subtly sweet main course.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Pan-Searing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · October 19, 2023

A little about this dish

Falling leaves have inspired this Mediterranean dish with a twist, crafting a vibrant amalgamation of flavors anchored by Radicchio, a vibrant-purple veggie that thrives in cool weather. Its slightly bitter profile is perfectly balanced by sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and a delectable balsamic glaze.

Ingredients (for 4)

1 large head radicchio — 1 large head — chopped
2 pears — 2 — diced
4 (6 ounce each) salmon fillets — 4 (6 ounce each) — none
½ cup pomegranate seeds — ½ cup — none
4 ounce goat cheese — 4 ounce — crumbled
½ cup walnuts — ½ cup — chopped and toasted
4 tbsp olive oil — 4 tbsp — none
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar — 4 tbsp — none
2 tsp honey — 2 tsp — none
Salt — to taste — none
Black pepper — to taste — none

Preparation

Step 1 — 🧂🐟🌶️

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2 — 🍳🐟🔥

In a non-stick pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and sear the salmon fillets over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes each side. Once done, set aside.
Step 3 — 🥣🥄🍯

In a large bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, remaining oil, and honey.
Step 4 — 🥗🍐🧀

Add the chopped radicchio, diced pears, goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, and toasted walnuts into the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
Step 5 — 🍽️🐟🍴

Plate the salad and top it with the seared salmon. Serve immediately.

A final fox tip

Radicchio changes color and softens a bit when heated. If you prefer a softer texture and a more subtle flavor, you may opt to roast it for a few minutes before mixing with the salad. An excellent substitute for goat cheese could be chunks of feta or for a dairy-free option, try using roasted halved Brussels sprouts.