Caramelized Pear and Pecan Salad

Get your taste buds going with this refreshing and hearty salad topped with caramelized pears, cumin maple pecans, and Rosemary Sea Salt.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cook Time: 15 minutes – Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 2-4 servings

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– 2 ripe Pears

– 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

– 4 Tbsp Crisp Anjou Pear Balsamic Vinegar,  divided

– 3 Tbsp Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 

– 1/2 tsp Rosemary Sea Salt

– Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

– 6 cups Spinach

– 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

– 1/2 cup Cumin Maple Pecans (see recipe)

– 1/2 cup Goat, Feta or Blue Cheese

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1. Cut the pears in half and remove the core.
2. Heat a sauté pan with the avocado oil. Once warm, add the pears, centers down and cook until golden in color, 3-5 minutes. Turn the pears over, drizzle with 2 Tbsp Pear Balsamic Vinegar, and cover the pan. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes longer.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the remaining 2 Tbsp Pear Balsamic Vinegar, Tuscan Herb Oil, Rosemary Sea Salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with the spinach and arrange on a large serving platter.
4. Finish the spinach with caramelized pears, cranberries, maple pecans, and cheese. Enjoy!