Name: Bourbon Roasted Pear Salad with Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 Royal Riviera Pears (cut in half and cored (You can use Bosc or Bartlett pears, as well)); kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons bourbon; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 16 ounces spring mix; 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese; 1 cup candied walnuts; 3/4 cup pomegranate arils; For the dressing:; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup apple cider; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil