BACON, PEAR, AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Seckel pears and shallots, caramelized in the oven, are placed on watercress and sprinkled with crisp bacon. The dressing is a tart, syrupy reduction of pure apple cider. Blue cheese on croutons is served alongside.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place cider in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 30 minutes. Cider should have a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Make croutons: Place bread slices on a baking sheet, and brush with 4 tablespoons butter. Toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
- Cut pears in half; remove seeds with a small melon baller, and discard. Place pears in a medium bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over, and toss to combine. Add shallots to bowl. Drizzle with remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper; and toss to coat. Place in roasting pan, pears cut side down. Roast until golden brown and soft when pierced with a knife, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently with a wooden spoon.
- While pears are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and saute until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; set aside. Remove pears and shallots from pan, and keep warm.
- Arrange watercress on six serving plates, top with warm pear mixture, and sprinkle with bacon. Place two croutons with a piece of blue cheese on each plate. Drizzle reduced cider over salad. Serve immediately.
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MD Nahiyan Haque Ayan
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sameer Rajput
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great salad to serve at a party.
Boud Oran
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great salad to make for a picnic.
Fredrick Nzioki
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jarrott Hogg
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great salad to serve at a party.
Rana Afzaal Ahmad
[email protected]I love this salad! The combination of flavors is amazing. I always make it when I have guests over.
Aston Pillay
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon and pears. It's also a great salad to make for a quick and easy lunch.
Rupai Karuti
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious. I love the combination of the sweet pears and the salty bacon.
Ameer Hamza
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great salad to serve at a party.
Koketso Moepya
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I have guests over.
Patricia Williamson
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great salad to make for a picnic.
Khursheed tanoli
[email protected]I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. They loved the combination of flavors.
Mariamatati Darboe
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors.
Nzuzo Zulu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve for a special occasion.
robin robin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I loved this salad. The flavors were so well-balanced.
Pem Dema
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kandiss Oxford
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Leles Bone
[email protected]This salad was a hit! The combination of the salty bacon, sweet pears, and tangy blue cheese was perfect. I also loved the addition of the walnuts, which added a nice crunch.