roasted pear salad

recipe serves 3 people
cooking time: 40 min
prep time: 10 min






This recipe is so easy. Bosc pears can be found in most farmers markets in the fall. Bosc pears keep well and they are inexpensive. Roasting the pears brings out their sweetness, the nuttiness of the pecans adds a nice touch.
Ingredients: 4 bosc pears (sliced into quarters, cores removed)
3 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
one small handful pecans
1/2 bag of mixed salad greens
1/2 tsp. thyme
3 Tbsp. grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. maple syrup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice and core pears, place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 2Tbsp olive oil over the pears and toss to coat. Sprinkle mixed herbs over pears. Roast pears in the oven. After 20 min flip pears and put back into the oven for an additional 20 min. 40 min total roasting time. While pears are roasting grate cheddar cheese and make salad dressing. For salad dressing combine remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. maple syrup. Stir dressing in a bowl. set aside. Take pears out of the oven and allow to cool. Chop pecans, place on roasting pan and broil until slightly brown. Watch carefully so they do not burn. This should take only about 2 mins. Assemble salad. Add greens, pears, dressing, cheese, and pecans. Toss salad and serve.