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Pears are one of my favorite fruits – juicy, sweet and slightly tart. Lightly caramelizing them in honey butter takes that delicious sweetness to the next level! Served over a bed of beautiful greens, the buttery pears, creamy gorgonzola cheese and toasty walnuts make this meal a winter delight. Serve this with crusty bread to soak up all of those flavors!
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears in a single layer and cook (without moving) for 5 minutes, or until you start to see the edge of the pears start to brown.
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2. Flip the pears and turn heat off. Drizzle in the honey and season lightly with salt. Set the pears aside to cool slightly.
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3. In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients.
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4. Place lettuce into serving bowls and top with pears, walnuts and gorgonzola. Drizzle with vinaigrette and enjoy!
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Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Serves 4
All you need:
2 semi-ripe pears, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch kosher salt
Vinaigrette –
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (5 ounce) tub mixed leafy greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears in a single layer and cook (without moving) for 5 minutes, or until you start to see the edge of the pears start to brown.
- Flip the pears and turn heat off. Drizzle in the honey and season lightly with salt. Set the pears aside to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients.
- Place lettuce into serving bowls and top with pears, walnuts and gorgonzola. Drizzle with vinaigrette and enjoy!