Honeyed pears on Greens with Bleu Cheese
- 3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4Tbs Extra fresh lenon juice or to taste
- 2 tsps Honey
- 2 tsps Fresh Thyme, plus extra for garnish
- Dash of Salt
- 2 Ripe firm pears, cored, unpeeled and cut in chuncks (About 6 pieces each)
- 3.5 Ounces (5 cups) Greens – Baby Spinach/Baby Greens/Baby Arugula
- 3/4 Cup Small Red Eating Grapes
- 4 ounces Bleu Cheese crumbles
- 1/2 Cup Crushed Honey-Coated Almonds
In a small saucepan, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, thyme and salt. Add pears while gently stirring, and bring to a rapid boil.
Simmer on high heat for 1 minute. Pears should hold their shape and not be mushy. Refrigerate until cool.
To assemble, divide greens on 4 plates. Top with pears, including lightly with liquid, Sprinkle a few grapes and add bleu cheese. Garnish with thyme and almonds.
This would pair well with Sauvignon Blanc









