HONEY-ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH THYME VERJUS DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fruit     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Roast     Blue Cheese     Pear     Fall     Honey     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dressing:
1/3 cup verjus or 3 tablespoons white grape juice and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Pears and salad:
3 bunches fresh thyme sprigs
4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved, cored
1/4 cup honey
1 head of butter lettuce, coarsely torn
4 ounces baby arugula
6 ounces blue cheese, sliced or coarsely crumbled
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For pears and salad:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Scatter thyme sprigs on rimmed baking sheet. Place pear halves, cut side down, on work surface. Starting 1/2 inch from stem and leaving pear half intact, cut each lengthwise into scant 1/3- to 1/2-inch-wide slices. Press pear gently to fan slices; place atop thyme sprigs. Drizzle pears with honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until pears are tender, about 15 minutes. Let stand on baking sheet at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
  • Combine lettuce and arugula in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Place pear alongside greens. Garnish salads with cheese; sprinkle with nuts.

Umair Chughtai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The pears were roasted perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aiman Inam
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing salad. The pears are perfectly roasted and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Xiao Diego
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The pears are roasted to perfection and the dressing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Faisal Original
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This salad is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The pears are so flavorful and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ahmad Assarr
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears were perfectly roasted and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


mostafa hefny
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I love this salad! The pears are so sweet and juicy, and the dressing is the perfect complement. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Money game rules
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The pears are so tender and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


nesra mussa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The pears were roasted perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Azim Khan
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing salad. The pears are perfectly roasted and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


David Santos
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The pears are roasted to perfection and the dressing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yeabsra Muye
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This salad is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The pears are so flavorful and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Joy Athieno
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears were perfectly roasted and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sharfuddin Ghumro
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I love this salad! The pears are so sweet and juicy, and the dressing is the perfect complement. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md Shadit
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This is a great recipe! The salad is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Ap Addoyto
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The pears were roasted perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


JOANNE HUNT
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The pears are so tender and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nakigozi Zahara
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the pears are always perfectly roasted. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amazing Things
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors come together. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.


IQra Nawaz
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I'm not usually a fan of pears in salads, but this recipe changed my mind. The pears were perfectly roasted and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


AN Musical Masti
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, salty cheese, and tangy dressing was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.