Honey Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme And Verjus Dressing Recipe

How to Make Honey Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme And Verjus Dressing

1. **Make the Verjus Dressing:**
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons verjus, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
4. **Roast the Pears:**
5. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scatter 2 sprigs fresh thyme over it.
7. Cut 2 ripe but firm pears in half lengthwise and remove the core.
8. Starting 1/2 inch from the stem, cut each pear half lengthwise into 1/3- to 1/2-inch-wide slices, leaving the pear half intact.
9. Gently fan the pear slices and place them cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Drizzle pears with 1 tablespoon honey.
11. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
12. Roast for 15 minutes, or until tender.
13. Let the pears cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
14. **Assemble the Salad:**
15. In a large bowl, combine 5 ounces mixed lettuce and 2 ounces arugula.
16. Add the verjus dressing and toss gently to coat.
17. Divide the salad among plates.
18. Arrange the roasted pear halves alongside the greens.
19. Crumble 2 ounces of your favorite creamy blue cheese over the salad.
20. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts and fresh thyme sprigs.