Spiced Pecan and Roasted Pear Salad
Spiced Pecan and Roasted Pear Salad
Sweet, crunchy, and oh-so delicious! Fresh greens and toasted pecans are complemented by the sweetness of roasted pears and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, all brought together with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 (5-ounce) package Fresh Express® Sweet & Crunchy Lettuce Blend
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon garam masala divided
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 large firm-ripe pears Anjou or Bosc
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-1/2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- Place the nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Transfer the nuts to a small bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and salt; set aside.
- Halve and core the pears; cut each half into 4 wedges. Arrange the wedges on their sides on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Place baking sheet in the middle rack of the oven. Roast pears for 15 minutes, turning once, or until tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk the sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Divide Fresh Express® Sweet & Crunchy Lettuce Blend among four salad plates. Top each salad with 4 pear slices; sprinkle with nuts and cheese. Drizzle with dressing.
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