Pear Salad With Blue Cheese, Almonds And Maple Vina

Name: Pear Salad With Blue Cheese, Almonds And Maple Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MAPLE VINAIGRETTE; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 3 tablespoons salad oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots; Salt and pepper to taste; PEARS AND SALAD; 3 ripe Bartlett pears, halved and cored; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 heads butter lettuce cleaned and torn; 1 small head radicchio torn into bite size pieces; 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

MAPLE VINAIGRETTE
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons salad oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
Salt and pepper to taste
PEARS AND SALAD
3 ripe Bartlett pears, halved and cored
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 heads butter lettuce cleaned and torn
1 small head radicchio torn into bite size pieces
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted

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1. To make the vinaigrette, in a small jar, shake the syrup, 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, oil and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and add additional vinegar if desired. Can be put in the fridge over night.
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2. To roast the pears, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pear halves cut side down on work surface. Beginning 1/2 inch from the stem and leaving pear half intact, cut each lengthwise into 1/3 inch wide slices. Press gently to fan.
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3. Place pears in shallow baking dish. Drizzle with syrup and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool at least 30 minutes.
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4. In a salad bowl, combine lettuce and radicchio. Mix vinaigrette well, pour over salad and season with salt and pepper and toss.
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5. Divide among plates. Arrange a fanned pear half alongside greens. Sprinkle salads with blue cheese and nuts.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MAPLE VINAIGRETTE, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 3 tablespoons salad oil, and more.

Yes, Pear Salad With Blue Cheese, Almonds And Maple Vinaigrette 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.

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Pear Salad With Blue Cheese, Almonds And Maple Vinaigrette

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