Honey-Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme Verjus Dressing
InternationalEasyVegetarianGluten-Free

Honey-Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme Verjus Dressing

A delicious international dish. perfect for vegetarians. and gluten-free friendly. with rich, hearty flavors.

Total Time

262 min

Serves

4

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup verjus or 3 tablespoons white grape juice and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 bunches fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved, cored
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 head of butter lettuce, coarsely torn
  • 4 ounces baby arugula
  • 6 ounces blue cheese, sliced or coarsely crumbled
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Scatter thyme sprigs on rimmed baking sheet. Place pear halves, cut side down, on work surface. Starting 1/2 inch from stem and leaving pear half intact, cut each lengthwise into scant 1/3- to 1/2-inch-wide slices. Press pear gently to fan slices; place atop thyme sprigs. Drizzle pears with honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until pears are tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Combine lettuce and arugula in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Place pear alongside greens. Garnish salads with cheese; sprinkle with nuts.

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:37 min
Cook Time:225 min
Total Time:262 min
Difficulty:Easy
Servings:4