Caramelized Pear And Blue Cheese Salad
This lovely caramelized pear and blue cheese salad is a delicious combination of fruit and cheese that really amps up the salad presentation.
Course
Dinner
,
Lunch
Cuisine
American
Servings
Prep Time
4
small salads
10-15
minutes
Cook Time
15-20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
small salads
10-15
minutes
Cook Time
15-20
minutes
Ingredients
1/4
cup
olive oil
or salad oil
2
tbsp
white balsamic vinegar
1
tsp
Dijon mustard
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
pepper
6
cups
salad greens
1/2
cup
red onion
sliced
2
pieces
ripe pears
cut in half
2
tbsp
butter
1/2
cup
pecans
or walnuts
1/4
cup
blue cheese
or Gorgonzola crumbles
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, set aside.
Wash salad green and combine with red onions in a large salad bowl.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In an oven safe skillet, melt butter over medium high heat.
Add pears sliced side down. Cook several minutes or until underside is golden and caramelized.
Take off stove top and place in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until soft when pierced.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Toss lettuce and onions with 1/2 of dressing, arrange on plates or a platter.
Top with pears, nuts, cheese, and drizzle with remaining dressing.
Serve.