Caramelized Pear and Pecan Salad

Name: Caramelized Pear and Pecan Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 c spinach; 2 c arugula; 3 pears, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks; 3 T pasture butter; 1 T raw, local honey; 3/4 c whole pecans; 1/4 c crumbled goat cheese

By Kristen Barkley

February 15, 2016

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Kristen Barkley

Kristen is a happily married mom to four beautiful and active children and is the co-founder of Marpé Wellness. She has a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and completed extensive coursework in the areas of nutrition and fitness. She is excited to be putting her education to use in an industry that she is passionate about where she can help others live a healthier and happier life.

Caramelized Pear and Pecan Salad

Author: Kristen Barkley
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Salad

Description

This tasty salad with caramelized pears and pecans and goat cheese is the perfect starter to any meal.

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Ingredients

2 c spinach
2 c arugula
3 pears, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
3 T pasture butter
1 T raw, local honey
3/4 c whole pecans
1/4 c crumbled goat cheese

Instructions

Wash lettuce mixture and spin dry.
In a skillet, heat butter on medium heat.
Once melted add honey and whisk together.
Add prepared pears and stir well.
Allow to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
Allow pears to brown.
Once brown strain from liquid in skillet and reserve liquid in pan.
Add pecans and stir 1-2 minutes. Remove and place on parchment paper with pears.
Add to lettuce mixture once cooled.
Top with crumbled goat cheese and dressing of your choice.