Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pecans (about 1 ounce)
• 3-4 cups salad greens, torn
• 4 bartlett pears
• 2 ounces goat cheese or chevre cheese
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a small skillet, dry roasted pecans over medium heat for 1 to 5 minutes; stirring frequently. Finely chop.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, arrange ½ cup salad greens on each of eight plates; set aside.

3. 3

   Cut pears in half lengthwise. With a melon baler, remove seeds and make a small, round cavity in each pear half.

4. 4

   Cut cheese into eight pieces; shape each into a ball. Roll in pecans and place one in each pear cavity. Arrange pears on lettuce.

5. 5

   Pour vinegar into a small bowl; add sugar, whisking until dissolved.

6. 6

   Add oil in a fine stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Drizzle evenly over pears; sprinkle with any remaining pecans.