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To Caramelize the Pears: Peel and core the pears and divide each one into 24 slices. Warm a large saute pan and add the oil. Add the pears and turn the heat to medium-low so the pears will not burn before they brown, soften and caramelize.
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When the pears have browned on one side, turn them over and sprinkle with the sugar. Add the vinegar and cover the pan. Cook for about 20 minutes, then remove the lid and continue cooking until almost all the liquid in the pan has evaporated.
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Remove the pears to a large plate (in a single layer). Scrape the remaining pan juices and brown bits into a small bowl for the vinaigrette.
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Carefully wash and thoroughly dry all the greens. Tear into bite-sized pieces and place into a bowl large enough to hold all of them comfortably.
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Toss the greens gently to combine. Then pour over the dressing (reserving about 2 tablespoons) and toss again.
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Divide the dressed greens evenly between 4 large plates and fan one-fourth of the pears atop each bed of greens. Be sure to use some of each kind of pear on each plate.
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Sprinkle walnut pieces and Point Reyes Blue cheese over each salad. Drizzle the remaining dressing over all and serve as a first course.
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Place lime juice and wasabi powder in the bowl with the pear pan juices. Whisk to combine well. Whisking constantly, add first the walnut oil, then the safflower oil. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
