Savory Bosc Pear Salad with Bacon & Toasted Pecans
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Servings: 4people
Ingredients
4Bosc Pearsquartered, seeds removed
8ozbaconcut into 1" pieces
1tbsp dijon mustard
1tbspbalsamic vinegar glaze
1/2cuppecans
1tbspfresh thymeremoved from stem
Parmesan cheeseshaved, to taste
Instructions
Toast pecan: On the stovetop, heat pecans in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toss frequently until pecans are golden-brown.
Cook bacon in a large skillet or cast-iron Dutch oven, stirring occassionally. Once the bacon is crispy, transfer to a plate and drain grease onto paper towels.
Remove excess bacon fat from the skillet, leaving 1 TBSP. Cook pears in bacon fat over medium heat for 10 minutes or until pears are tender and brown on all sides.
Once pears are finished cooking, turn off heat and add Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar glaze, pecans, bacon, and fresh thyme. Toss ingredients together until well mixed.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and shaved parmesan cheese.