Notes about recipe

Adding ginger, sesame oil, and lemon to this salad with crisp Asian pear and creamy avocado brings a fresh taste and a little bit of Asia to the table.

Serving size: According to the cookbook, this recipe should make 1–2 servings. If you add some baby greens, for example, then it will certainly be enough for two servings.

Asian pears: Originally from China, Asian pears are round and the size of a medium to large apple. They have an ocher-colored skin with brown mottling. The white fruit inside is crisp, sweet and sour and has a taste reminiscent of apple, pear, and melon.

Black sesame seeds: Black sesame seeds are among the oldest seeds and have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for ages. They are particularly rich in valuable nutrients and building blocks and have a stronger flavor than white sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are one of the foods richest in selenium and also contain a considerable amount of calcium. Those who are sensitive to sesame need to be careful, as it is a strong allergen.

Ginger: Ginger is aromatic and known for its pungent, spicy taste, which is mainly a result of gingerol. Ginger is known to have a variety of medicinal effects; for example, it helps fight bacteria, inhibits the growing of viruses, and helps relieve nausea and vomiting. In addition, ginger stimulates blood flow and increases the production of bile.