Mixed greens with sautéed pears

Serves 4 to 6

This simple salad gets its sweet-tart kick from the combination of ripe, juicy pears and a dash of vinegar.

ingredients

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for dressing
2 pears, each cored, stemmed and cut into 16 slices
6 to 8 cups mixed greens
vinegar
salt and pepper

directions

In a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, sauté pears in batches with olive oil. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Spoon warm pears onto greens. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Parmesan crisps.

1
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2
1 tsp. flour
3
Combine Parmesan cheese with flour. Using a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sprinkle a thin layer of the mixture into 2“ to 3” circles in the pan. Cook as many as will fit. leaving some space in between. When they begin to sizzle and underside is golden, flip and cook until the other side is golden. Remove from pan and let cool on plate, then add to salad.

Source: tracy