Roasted Pear Salad

Roasted Pear Salad

As pears become more plentiful in the fall, this is the ideal salad to feature their goodness.

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 pears, sliced lengthwise

4 cups mixed salad greens

1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil and brush both sides of the sliced pears.  Place the sliced pears on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 until tender with browned edges (approximately 15 – 20 minutes).  Toss the greens with 3 tablespoons of the orange balsamic dressing at a time, to taste.  Plate the greens and sprinkle with the pecans, feta cheese and place the sliced pears.  Serves 4

Orange Balsamic Dressing:

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon orange marmalade

1 tablespoon orange juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons cup olive oil

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.

Recipe courtesy of Joan Miller and Janice Thomas