Spiced Pecan and Roasted Pear Salad |
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This Roasted Pear Salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is topped with spiced pecans, blue cheese, and a sweet, homemade dressing. Ingredients:
1/4 cup pecan halves |
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (such as mccormick), divided |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 assorted firm-ripe pears (such as bosc, anjou, or bartlett) |
cooking spray |
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon honey |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
1 bunch chopped trimmed watercress |
2 heads belgian endive, separated into leaves (about 1/2 pound) |
2 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled |
4 flatbread crackers |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Toast the nuts in the oven 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Transfer the nuts to a bowl, and toss with 1/4 teaspoon garam masala and the salt.
2. Halve and core the pears. Cut each half into 3 wedges. Lightly coat a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray; arrange pear wedges on their sides on prepared pan, and sprinkle tops with remaining 1/4 teaspoon garam masala. Roast pears in the middle of the oven, turning once, about 20 minutes or until tender and golden brown.
3. Whisk together the vinegar and the next 3 ingredients (through olive oil) in a small bowl.
4. Arrange greens and pears on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle the cheese and nuts over top, and drizzle with dressing. Serve with a flatbread cracker.
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