Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 3 firm pears (preferably Bartlett); salt & pepper; 1 head bibb lettuce; 2 bunches watercress, stems removed (or arugala); 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil

Servings: persons

¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 firm pears (preferably Bartlett)
salt & pepper
1 head bibb lettuce
2 bunches watercress, stems removed (or arugala)
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 small shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil

1
Place foil lined baking sheet on lower-middle rack of oven and preheat to 500 degrees F.
2
Wisk togther the maple syrup and ginger.
3
Peel,core and quarter the pears lengthwise.
4
Toss the pears with 3 tablespoons of the syrup mixture (reserve the rest for the dresssing:.
5
Spread the pears in a single layer on the preheated baking pan and season with salt and pepper.
6
Roast until browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
7
Flip each slice and roast until tender and deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
8
Let the pears cool on the baking sheet while assembling salad.
9
Vinaigrette:.
10
Whisk together the vinegar, shallots; and salt and pepper to taste, to the remaining syrup mixture.
11
Salad:.
12
Combine the lettuce and watercress in a large serving bowl.
13
Gently toss with the vinaigrette.
14
Scatter the pears and blue cheese on the top.
15
NOTE: Pears can be roasted up to 3 hours in adance but DO NOT refrigerate, keep at room temperature.

286

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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 maple syrup, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 3 firm pears (preferably Bartlett), salt & pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese 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.

Roasted Pears and Blue Cheese Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions