Castelfranco Salad with Cashel Blue and Pears

Castelfranco salad leaves are grown in and around Venice, and in the past would be seen growing wild. The delicate pale green and cream leaves have red flecks, which almost look like they’ve been painted on, and taste a cross between chicory and trevise (which is similar to radicchio) with a bitter, nutty flavour, and are delicious when partnered with sweet fruit such as pears. The Italians love ‘agro dolce’ (sweet/savoury) flavours, and this is a perfect salad to serve as an appetizer to a