Earthbound Farms' Arugula Salad With Roasted Pears

Name: Earthbound Farms' Arugula Salad With Roasted Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup pure maple syrup (NOT imitation syrup! no, no!); 3 ripe bartlett pears (not too ripe) or 3 ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each (not too ripe); sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or ¼ cup walnut oil; 3 ounces baby arugula; 3 ounces loose leaf lettuce; ½ cup crumbled Stilton cheese (Roquefort or other blue cheese ok)

Servings: persons

1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven, and preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil and set aside.
2
Place the maple syrup in a bowl and add the pear wedges, stirring gently to coat all surfaces.
3
Remove the pears from the syrup with tongs and transfer to the prepared baking tray.
4
*Reserve* any maple syrup still in the bowl.
5
Season the pears lightly with salt and pepper, and roast until the fruit is browned on the bottom, 10 to 15 minutes.
6
Turn the slices with a spatula or tongs, and continue cooking until the pears are tender and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Remove the tray from the oven and let the pears cool slightly.
8
Make a vinaigrette by combining the vinegar, mustard, and olive oil in a small glass jar.
9
Shake vigorously to combine.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add a teaspoon of the reserved maple syrup to the dressing, or more to taste.
11
Just before serving, place 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette in a large bowl.
12
Add the arugula and loose leaf lettuce; toss to coat the leaves.
13
Add more dressing sparingly, if desired (leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to 4 weeks).
14
Arrange the greens on a platter, and add the blue cheese and roasted pears.
15
Serve immediately.

233

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup pure maple syrup (NOT imitation syrup! no, no!), 3 ripe bartlett pears (not too ripe) or 3 ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 wedges each (not too ripe), sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Earthbound Farms' Arugula Salad With Roasted Pears falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!