Grilled Pears With Candied Pecans over Mixed Greens

Name: Grilled Pears With Candied Pecans over Mixed Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup pecans; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced; 1 teaspoon shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh chives; 1 tablespoon red onion, minced; 1 cup canola oil; 4 pears, ripe, peeled; 3 tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 5 cups spring mixed salad greens; ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup pecans
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 tablespoon red onion, minced
1 cup canola oil
4 pears, ripe, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
5 cups spring mixed salad greens
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

1
Preheat over to 350 deg.
2
For the pecans, boil together the water and sugar.
3
Add the pecans and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Drain and toast the pecans on a well-greased baking sheet until golden (about 10 mins).
5
Set aside to cool.
6
This can be done a few days ahead.
7
For the dressing: Mix the vinegar, shallots, sugar, chives and onion.
8
Slowly whisk in canola oil, and make sure the dressing is thoroughly combined.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Set aside.
11
This too can be made earlier.
12
For the pears: cut into quarters and remove the seeds.
13
Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
14
Either grill or pan fry until the pears are tender.
15
Not mushy, but tender.
16
In the pan would be approx 15 mins or so.
17
Toss the salad with the dressing and mound the pears in the center of each plate.
18
Top with candied pecans and crumbled blue cheese.
19
Enjoy!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup pecans, ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pears With Candied Pecans over Mixed Greens 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!