Wilted Romaine Salad with Roasted Pears, Taleggio and Hazelnuts

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Toss the pears with olive oil and roast for 30 minutes.

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   Turn the pears over halfway through cooking.

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   Roast the hazelnuts with the pears for 5 to 6 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven and coarsely chop.

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   Place the Taleggio in a heatproof dish or pan and toss into the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.

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   Heat the flat side of a grill pan to medium-high heat.

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   If you don't have a grill pan and are using a regular grill, put foil on the grill grates.

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   Toss the romaine quarters in olive oil and salt.

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    Grill the romaine until slightly charred and wilted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

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    Place one romaine wedge on each plate.

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    Thinly slice each pear half and fan over the romaine wedges.

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    Spoon some melted Taleggio on top and sprinkle with hazelnuts.

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    Whisk together the champagne vinegar and 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt.

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    Drizzle each salad with a little vinaigrette.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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