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Roasted Pear Salad w/ Arugula and Candied Walnuts

Roasted pear salad in a large white salad bowl with candied walnuts, parmesan and balsamic dressing.
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Sweet and tender roasted pears are paired with crisp arugula and candied walnuts in this delicious pear salad! The perfect side salad to impress any guest or to change up your usual dinner routine.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large pears
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • salt, to taste
  • 6 cups arugula
  • 3/4 cup shaved parmesan (or cheese of choice)

For the balsamic vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • salt + pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Slice your pears in half from stem to base and remove all seeds. Slice halves into quarters so you get 8 slices out of each pear.
  3. Line pears on one parchment lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly soft and caramelized.
  5. In a medium bowl combine walnuts and maple syrup and stir to coat well.
  6. Spread out walnuts on your other baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from baking sheet and place onto a plate to cool. They will harden as they cool.
  8. Make balsamic vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a mason jar (or lidded jar) and shaking very well.
  9. In a large salad bowl add your arugula and top with shaved parmesan, candied walnuts and roasted pears. Top with desired amount of balsamic dressing and serve immediately.
  10. See instructions above for storing in fridge.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/roasted-pear-salad/