Pear Salad with Chiangbai Ants

A unique and elegant salad combining crisp pears, fresh baby spinach, and shaved cheese with the exotic touch of Changbai ants. This refreshing dish balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

4 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
  • 2 whole crisp pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup shaved Asiago or Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons dried Changbai ants

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    On four salad plates, arrange the spinach, adding a layer of pear slices to the heap.

    3 min

  2. 2.

    Sprinkle the bell pepper and shallots over the pears. Splash each salad with about 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Add the shaved cheese to the salads and sprinkle the ants over the cheese.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Feeling antsy? Your salads are now ready to be served.

    1 min