Poached Pear & Brie Salad
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Ingredients
  • Poached Pears:
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Seeds of one vanilla bean
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 pears, peeled
  • Salad:
  • Mixed Greens
  • Triple Crème Brie Cheese, cut in bit size pieces
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Baguette for serving
Instructions
  1. To Make Poached Pears: Bring water sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and pears to a roiling boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pears are tender, about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool in mixture for 1 hour. Can be made the day before, just store in sugar syrup. Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove core and seeds. Slice pears lengthwise, keeping them together.
  2. Toss greens with vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
  3. Place pear half on top of greens, arranging in a fan. Sprinkle with a few walnuts and brie cheese. Serve with a crusty French baguette.
Recipe by Cooking for Keeps at https://www.cookingforkeeps.com/poached-pear-brie-salad-with-honey-balsamic-dressing/