ROASTED PEAR-HONEY SALAD WITH BABY GREENS

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This recipe is from Raising the Salad Bar,by Catherine Walthers, a book I recieved from the Cookbook Swap. This makes an elegant salad and the combination of flavour is just right.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pears, peeled, halved and cored
2 teaspoons honey
6 -8 cups mixed baby greens
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon finely minced shallot
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375*. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush pears with a little oil and place on baking sheet cut side down and bake 20 minutes.
  • Pears should be brown at the bottom and easily pierced. Turn over and drizzle the core with 1/2 tsp honey. Bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Pears can be made the same day but do not refrigerate.
  • To make vinaigrette, in small bowl combine vinegar and shallot;whisk in the oil and add salt and pepper.
  • Place salad green in a medium bowl and toss with vinaigrette. Mix well. Divide in serving plates;
  • Top each serving with a pear half and top with blue cheese and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 397.1, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 11.4, Protein 7.9

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