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Spicy Grilled Pear Salad

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By Wilson Stribling - email

Sweet and Sour Dressing:

  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/8 cup pear infused vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, minced

Salad:

  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup of Praline pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 3 slices of Applewood smoked bacon
  • 2 Bosc pears, halved and grilled*

In a medium bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to serve salad. In another bowl, mix baby lettuce, cheese, pecans, and bacon. Toss with dressing and place on plate and top with grilled pears.

*to grill pears simply wash, cut in half, core and brush with a little melted butter and place on hot grill or grill pan. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, turn and cook another 2 minutes. Allow to cool an slice.

Questions? Email Julie Levanway.

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