Grilled Pear Salad

Written by Rocky Mountain Woman on February 15, 2013 – 6:49 am -

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This is a great combination of heat and sweet (my new favorite flavor combo). I love grilled fruit! The sweet of the pears works perfectly with the tart lemons and the little bit of heat from the cayenne pepper. Try it!

Ingredient list:

3 T lemon juice
3 T honey
pinch cayenne pepper
3 T vegetable oil plus additional for brushing the pears
3 pears
mixed greens
4 oz julienned proscuitto
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
kosher salt and pepper from the mill to taste

Start by whisking the lemon juice and honey in a small bowl and then adding the vegetable oil slowly until it is emulsified – salt and pepper to taste

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then let that sit a minute while you peel, core and slice the pears and brush them with vegetable oil

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or if there is a small person lurking around your kitchen you could ask him or her to brush the pears

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grill the pears until they are soft and have nice grill marks, then slice them into smaller slices

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place the greens in a serving bowl

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add the pears, walnuts, proscuitto and parmesan

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toss with the vinaigrette

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and serve…

I had mine with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a grilled chicken breast

Adapted from Ruhlman’s 20…

xxoo,

RMW

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12 Comments to “Grilled Pear Salad”

  1. Winter Says:
    February 15th, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Looks so yummy! And grilling pears! What a novel idea!

  2. Barb Says:
    February 15th, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    I make this salad but have never grilled the pears. My grandchildren all love pears, so it’s usually a hit.

  3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella Says:
    February 15th, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    This salad has so many of my favourite things in it from pears to prosciutto and cheese! :)

  4. Barbara Says:
    February 16th, 2013 at 4:40 am

    Yum. There’s a restaurant around here that serves something similar, but with candied walnuts, grilled chicken for protein, and gorgonzola in place of Parmesan.
    Really must try grilled pears!

  5. Axelle the french cook Says:
    February 16th, 2013 at 4:43 am

    Whao ! I’m sure this is a great combination to try really really soon !! Maybe this week end ;)

  6. Tatiana Says:
    February 17th, 2013 at 6:52 am

    this looks scrumptious :3 saving it for when summer comes along!

  7. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) Says:
    February 18th, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I think this salad sounds fantastic, and yes, love the heat/sweet thing going on. I now have two grilled pear salads bookmarked to try. And this one will come first. I also just read your post about horse meat. Too upsetting to talk about. I saw a special one time about a place down in Texas that kills horses to ship overseas. horrid.

  8. Splendid Little Stars Says:
    February 19th, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Oh yum!
    I’m going to grill some pears for a salad! can’t wait!

  9. debra@ HOMESPUN Says:
    February 21st, 2013 at 3:12 am

    OH this sounds really good / I think I WILL try it !

  10. Peg Says:
    February 22nd, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Looks like a wonderful salad and I’m sure that helper made it taste even better. I love pears and walnuts in salad but haven’t tried grilling them… maybe this spring!

  11. Tori Says:
    February 24th, 2013 at 7:38 am

    This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it. I am wondering where you are? I am in Longmont, CO. Just discovered your blog and love your site and photos!!

  12. Rocky Mountain Woman Says:
    February 25th, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Hi Tori,

    I am in the Park City area…

    Thanks for coming by!

    xxoo,

    RMW

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