Perfect Pear Fall Salad Recipe

Name: Perfect Pear Fall Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 bosc pears; 3 1/5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 bunch red lettuce leaves, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 bunch baby arugula leaves; 2 Belgian endive, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese; Kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced (optional but suggested)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 bosc pears
3 1/5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 bunch red lettuce leaves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 bunch baby arugula leaves
2 Belgian endive, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced (optional but suggested)

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
To make the candied walnuts, combine walnuts and sugar in a pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until all of the sugar has melted onto the walnuts and the sugar has become a clear glaze. Pour the candied nuts onto a sheet of waxed paper to cool.
3
Halve and core the pears and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add the pears and wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften and turn color, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and continue cooking until the pears are cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
4
To make the salad dressing, whisk together the mustard and vinegar, then slowly incorporate the remaining 3 tablespoon of olive oil until well mixed. Set aside.
5
Toss the lettuce, arugula, and endive together in a large bowl. Add the blue cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, dressing, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide the salad onto salad plates, and place roasted pears in the center of each salad. This is best served while the pears are still warm.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 bosc pears, 3 1/5 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Perfect Pear Fall Salad 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.

Perfect Pear Fall Salad

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