PEAR SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE ENJOY DAN:

  PEAR SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE by CHEF DAN:

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 INGREDIENTS: (PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 375 F)

2 firm pears halved and seeded

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 shallot thinly sliced

1/2-cup goat cheese

3/4-cup walnuts

1/2-cup arugula

DIRECTIONS:

1.   On a prepared baking sheet, place the halved pears and brush them with syrup.

2.   Bake the pears in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

3.   Let them rest for 5 minutes.

4.   Once cool, slice the pears into 1/2-inch slices.

APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE:

1 garlic clove smashed

1tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine all vinaigrette into a Mason jar.

2.   Seal the lid and shake the hack out of it.

3.   Best to marinate for 30 minutes, then shake before each use.

4.   Storing in the refrigerate up to 1 week.

SERVING:

1.   Using salad bowl, add the arugula, shallots and pears.

2.   Add the vinaigrette and mix well.

3.   Top the salad with walnuts and goat cheese.

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