Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Warm Cabbage, Fennel and Pear Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 firm medium pears
1/4 cup brandy or Cognac, optional
3 TBSPs olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored and thinly sliced
4 cups shredded or thinly sliced cabbage
1/4 cup water
3 TBSPs lemon juice
2 TSPs honey or agave nectar
1 TSP kosher salt
1/2 TSP pepper
3/4 cup crumbled or sliced Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Recipe Instructions:

Peel and core pears; cut into 1/2"
slices.
If desired, toss with brandy.
Set pears aside.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add fennel; saute until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes.
Add cabbage; toss with fennel.
Cook until both are tender, 2-3 minutes longer.
Add pears, water, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper to skillet, gently combining ingredients.
Cook until liquid is evaporated, 6-8 minutes.

Transfer to a serving bowl.
Top with Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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