Royal Riviera Pear Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup diced shallots
  • 8 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
  • 5 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 8 cups baby salad greens
  • 3 ripe Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears (peeled and sliced thin, 3 slices per sandwich)
  • 2/3 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted cashew nuts

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in sauté pan. Add shallots and sweat until they begin to brown. Add pre-cooked crumbled bacon, vinegar and 1/2 cup olive oil to pan to heat. Pour dressing over mixed greens while still hot. Top with pears, cheese and nuts and toss lightly. Serve immediately. Serves 6.

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