BONNIE'S GRILLED PEARS AND MIXED GREENS FALL SALAD

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We love our home grown pears, and they are an especially good option for roasting or grilling. Grilling pears brings out that delicious smoky, charred flavor, and the heat also helps the natural juices of the fruit rise to the surface. I hope you enjoy this simple recipe. A grilled pear is the perfect topping for this mixed...

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Categories     Other Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

FALL SALAD
2 cups mixed greens
2 tablespoons chunky bleu cheese crumbles
2 tablespoon halves chopped and toasted pecans
GRILLED PEARS
2 pears washed, cored, cut in half lengthwise
olive oil for brushing pears
VINAIGRETTE
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the grill on low heat. Wash the greens and drain. This recipe serves two. Mix the dressing by whisking together the vinegar and honey. Add the olive oil in a thin stream whisking it constantly and then add the salt and pepper to taste. Use as much or less to your taste when serving. Choose ripe but firm pears for this dish. Peel and core the pears. Brush the pear halves with the olive oil (vegetable oil is okay) Grill on both sides until just soft. About 5 minutes each side. Place greens individual in two large bowls, and add the mixed greens. Add the grilled pears, blue cheese and pecans to the top of the mixed greens and drizzle with the dressing. Enjoy!

Nevaeh Sarik
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled pears. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Naima Parris
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The grilled pears add a touch of sweetness and the dressing is light and flavorful.


KISHANE VEVO
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Aaron Watts
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Onkarabetse Mothupi
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of dressing.


Rachel Banda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to use a different type of dressing. I found the vinaigrette to be a bit too sweet.


md create
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled pears. I also added some crumbled goat cheese and it was delicious.


Emotional Damage
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grilled pears were caramelized and slightly smoky, and they paired perfectly with the mixed greens and candied walnuts.


Parvez ladla
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the grilled pears and the mixed greens.


Wassim Abdalaal
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The grilled pears add a touch of sweetness and the dressing is light and refreshing.


Brittany El-Shouki
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of grilled pears, mixed greens, and candied walnuts was unique and delicious. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and flavorful.