Grilled Pear Salad With Port Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped)
• 2 ounces pancetta (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pear (cored and sliced)
• 1 cup Port Wine
• 3 cups lettuce, cut
• 1 tablespoon red onion (sliced)
• 1 ounce Roquefort cheese (crumbled)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Toast the walnuts in a preheated 350F/180C oven until fragrant, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Fry the pancetta in a pan until crisp, about 5-10 minutes.
3. Toss the pears in the oil and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Simmer the port wine in a small sauce pan until it has reduced by half and is syrupy, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Place the salad green on a plate and top with the walnuts, pancetta, pears, onion and cheese.
6. Mix 1 tablespoon of the port syrup with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and pour it on the salad.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.

Source : allrecipes.com