1 15ozcan organic pear halves in pear juicenot in syrup
1teaspoonolive oil
1teaspoonhoney
1teaspoonpear juice
2teaspoonvinaigretteI used balsamic
⅛cupchopped hazelnutstoasted
⅛cupdried cranberries
1 /8cupfeta cheeseoptional
Instructions
in a salad bowl, place spinach or mixed greens. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the honey, pear juice, and vinigarette. Mix until well blended, then set aside.
Brush 3-4 pear halves with olive oil, then grill on medium turning the pears from front to back every minute until browned nicely. In a pan on the stove, add remaining oil and hazelnuts. Cook over medium heat until nuts brown. (You can also place the nuts on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven for several minutes until they brown).
To assemble salad: Place pear halves on the bed of lettuce, top with feta cheese, cranberries and hazelnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
To make it a meal: Serve with cut up chicken breast, seitan, or grilled tofu.