ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE ENJOY DAN:

           ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

1/2-teaspoon EACH dried fennel and dried thyme

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4-cups fresh arugula

2 Asian pears, peeled cored and cut into slices

1/2-cup sunflower seeds

1/4- cup crumbled goat cheese

DRESSING.

1.   in a bowl, combine olive oil and next 4 ingredients mix well.

1.   Season with salt and pepper.

SALAD:

1.   Toss the arugula, pear slices, and sunflower seeds in a bowl.

2.   Toss with the dressing.

3.   Complete by topping the salad with crumbled goat cheese.

ENJOY DAN                                     EATING SALAD AND ENJOYING LIFE!!