Autumn Pear Salad

Name: Autumn Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 Tbsp finely diced shallot; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 Tbsp salted butter; 1 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar; 7 oz Spring Salad & Spinach blend; 2 oz Parmesan cheese; 2 pears; 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
5
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Autumn Pear Salad

Iris Warren

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This flavorful Pear Salad will easily become a favorite fall recipe! It's layered with tender spring greens, sweet juicy pears, crunchy candied walnuts, salty rich parmesan and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. A highlight of any meal!

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Ingredients

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Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp finely diced shallot
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salad

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp salted butter
1 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
7 oz Spring Salad & Spinach blend
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved
2 pears, sliced thin (Bartlett or Anjou are great)
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries

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Instructions

To a blender add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, diced shallot and season with salt and pepper to taste (I used a 1/4 +1/8 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
Blend mixture until well emulsified, about 20 seconds. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.
In a medium skillet melt butter along with brown sugar over medium heat. Once mixture has melted add walnuts and cook, stirring constantly until caramelized, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate in a single layer to cool.
Layer lettuce and pears in a large bowl and toss with dressing, then top with parmesan, dried cranberries and candied walnuts and serve (alternately just layer all the salad ingredients then drizzle with dressing. Note: top this salad with dressing just before serving as it will wilt the lettuces after a while).