Grilled Pear Salad Recipe
Red Local Onion Mixed, Roasted Greens, Red Grilled Peppers, Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Cherry Cheese Pepper Crumbles, Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Vinaigrette Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pears
Cut the ripe pears in half, remove the core, and slice them into quarters.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and set it aside.
- 4
Roast the Red Bell Peppers
Slice the red bell peppers into quarters and remove the seeds. Grill or roast them until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and slice into strips.
- 5
Toast the Walnuts
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 6
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, grilled pears, sliced red onions, roasted red bell peppers, toasted walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and cherry cheese pepper crumbles.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the assembled salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.