Fall Salad with Roasted Pears

By: Alicia Cahill, The Kitchen Chick. Recipes was created for virtual cooking class, “Finally, Fall Food!”
Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings2
Ingredients
12 ounces feta cheese, drained4 smaller cucumbers (5-6 inches), or the equivalent, seeded and minced½ cup finely chopped mild white onion, green onion or shallot1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Tablespoon fresh mint leaves (or more to taste), choppedsea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet pan with parchment or a Silpat.
  2. In a large bowl gently toss the pears, oil and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Spread the pears in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, and season with salt & pepper.
  4. Roast until fragrant, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  5. Meanwhile prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar with a lid and vigorously shake until emulsified.
  6. Place greens in a bowl, toss with dressing to coat.
  7. Separately drizzle pears and then add to greens.
  8. Top with pomegranate seeds, walnuts and Manchego. Serve.

Photo by Karolina Grabowski