Honey Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme and Verjus Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this stunning Honey Roasted Pear Salad with Thyme and Verjus Dressing! Featuring sweet, caramelized pears infused with honey and fresh thyme, this dish offers the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Paired with tangy verjus-Dijon dressing, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy candied nuts, every bite bursts with flavor and texture. Nestled atop a bed of fresh mixed greens, this elegant yet easy-to-make salad is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a special weeknight treat. Ready in just 40 minutes and serving 4, it’s the ultimate blend of gourmet flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for those seeking seasonal recipes, roasted pear salads, or creative uses for verjus!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe but firm pears
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons verjus
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup candied walnuts or pecans
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the pears, slice them in half lengthwise, and remove the cores using a spoon or melon baller.
Place the pear halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut side up.
Drizzle each pear half with 1/2 tablespoon of honey and sprinkle with the fresh thyme leaves.
Roast the pears in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden and caramelized. Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
While the pears are roasting, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, verjus, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and crumbled goat cheese.
Once the pears have cooled slightly, slice them into wedges and add them to the salad along with the candied walnuts or pecans.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.5 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.3 g | 232% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2168 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 565 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1380 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
