INGREDIENTS
- 2 Bosc pears, (sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup BARGETTO Tempranillo
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/4 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. shallots, minced
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup candied walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat or blue cheese
- 6 cup organic garden greens
DIRECTIONS
Poach Pears
- Whisk wine and honey in a pot over medium high heat.
- Add pears and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove pears and let cool.
- Pour poaching liquid into a bowl and let cool.
Dressing
- Combine poaching liquid, garlic, shallots and lemon juice in medium bowl.
- Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss dressing with the garden greens, pears and candied walnuts.
- Top salad with cheese.
Yield: Serves 4 as a first course
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