Roasted Pear and Asparagus Salad With Chicken

Name: Roasted Pear and Asparagus Salad With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing; ½ tablespoon brown sugar; ¼ cup chopped pecans; 1 12 ounces blue cheese; 2 tablespoons dried cherries, finely chopped; 3 firm pears; 8 ounces fresh asparagus; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing; sea salt; 12 ounces spring greens, salad mix; 12 ounces roasted deli chicken breasts, sliced

Servings: persons

½ cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
½ tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 12 ounces blue cheese
2 tablespoons dried cherries, finely chopped
3 firm pears
8 ounces fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
sea salt
12 ounces spring greens, salad mix
12 ounces roasted deli chicken breasts, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Mix 1/2 C balsamic dressing and sugar in a saucepan.
3
Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
4
Set aside.
5
Place pecans in skillet; toss over medium heat being careful to not burn.
6
Slice pears in half lengthwise and remove cores.
7
Place pears, hole side down in baking dish.
8
Sprinkle a teaspoon of dressing and sugar mixture over each pear and the remaining mixture around them.
9
Bake uncovered until fork tender basting 3 or 4 times for about 30 minutes.
10
Meanwhile trim asparagus by bending stems until the woody part snaps.
11
Toss asparagus in olive oil and place on baking sheet in single layer.
12
Sprinkle with sea salt.
13
Roast stirring once after 5 minutes until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes.
14
Do not overcook.
15
These can be done while the pears are roasting.
16
When done, remove from oven and chop in bite-size pieces.
17
To serve:.
18
Place salad mix in a bowl, add chicken, asparagus, cherries, pecans, blue cheese and toss with 2 teaspoons dressing.
19
Arrange salad on a plate, slice pears lengthwise and fan out on top of the salad.
20
Drizzle pan drippings over the top of each salad.

317

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, ½ tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ cup chopped pecans, 1 12 ounces blue cheese, and more.

Yes, Roasted Pear and Asparagus Salad With Chicken 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!