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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 292 g
(Approx. 6 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670 Calories From Fat 550
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62 g 95%
Saturated Fat 11 g 55%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 2%
Sodium 850 mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 18 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 8 g 32%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin A 110% • Iron 15%
Vitamin C 60% • Calcium 35%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Grilled Pear and Romaine Salad with Olive & Mint Vinaigrette

Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Serves
6  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 6 Servings

2 large firm Bosc or Anjou pears, cores removed and sliced thin
12 Oz romaine hearts, cut each in half
1 1/4 cup(s) Aldonza Extra Virgin Olive Oil, *divided use- 1 cup for vinaigrette 1/4 cup for brushing fruit and veggies for grilling
9 Oz Asaro Castelvetrano Pitted Olives, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup(s) mint leaves, loosely packed
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tsp Central Market Organics Whole Mediterranean Oregano
1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar
8 Oz H-E-B Organics Arugula
1 cup(s) Italian Parsley, leaves only lightly packed
1/2 cup(s) roasted salted almonds, crushed
1 cup(s) IL Villaggio Ricotta Salata Cheese, shaved
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Instructions

1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2
Brush pear slices and romaine leaves liberally with olive oil, sear them for 2 to 5 minutes per side, or just long enough to get char marks.
3
Remove and allow to cool, roughly chop romaine when cooled. Meanwhile make dressing and assemble salad.
4
In a blender add olives, mint, garlic, mustard, oregano and red wine vinegar.
5
Blend until smooth, while blender is running slowly add olive oil to form and emulsion. Season dressing to taste and set aside.
6
In a large salad bowl, add arugula, parsley leaves, romaine lettuce, pears, crushed almonds and cheese. Toss everything and add dressing as needed.
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