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Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing

November 2, 2015 22 Comments

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This Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing is packed with delicious roasted grapes, sweet pears and topped with a fabulous sweet and savory maple dressing. It’s the perfect fall salad!

Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing

And just like that Halloween is over. Time is flying friends.

So how was everyone’s Halloween? Eat your share of candy? And maybe someone else’s too? I was on my best behavior. No dipping into the candy bucket for me this year. I didn’t over buy as usual,  because I did not want to be tempted. I only have a few treats left, and they will all be heading out with me to Michigan this weekend when Tom and I go to visit our son Casey. We are so excited! I haven’t seen Case since the end of August. We will be spending the weekend catching up, and tailgating at the University of Michigan vs. Rutgers University football game! Woot, woot!!

Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing

Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing

Just in case any of you over-indulged on sweets this past weekend, I am sharing a fabulous fall salad today. Yes, you heard right. I used the words fabulous AND salad in the same sentence. That used to be crazy talk for me! As I have mentioned before, salads were never my first choice on the menu. In fact, when I was young and dumb as the saying goes, and less concerned with my health, I would even turn down the one that came with my meal when dining out. I know, terrible huh? I just wasn’t a fan. Well, times have changed friends. Believe it or not sometimes I now order a salad as my meal, and I actually enjoy it.

Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple DressingRoasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing

I love everything about today’s Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing. Have you guys ever tried roasted grapes? If not, you really need to. They’re like candy for your salad. They pair perfectly with the pears and the maple dressing. And let me just say, this maple dressing, you’re going to love it! The sweet maple flavor, the tangy apple cider vinegar, the savory shallots and a bit of creamy mayo…it’s a winner friends. So it’s time to stop sneaking candy from the kid’s Halloween treat bags, and it’s time to dig into this tasty fall salad! I hope you enjoy it friends. Have a great week!

Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing

 

Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing
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Roasted Grape Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese and Maple Dressing
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
 
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 3/4 lb. red seedless grapes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
  • 5 ounces mixed baby greens I used baby kale and spring mix
  • 1 ripe Bartlett pear cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil divided
  • 1 large shallot peeled and finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Please grapes on prepared pan and drizzle with 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil. Toss to coat.
  3. Bake for 2 1/2 hours until grapes re slightly shriveled.
  4. While grapes are cooking make the dressing.
  5. In a small skillet heat 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil over medium low heat. Add shallots and saute for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  6. In a small bowl or jar combine 1/2 cup olive oil, maple syrup, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Add shallots and whisk together or shake until well blended.
  7. Place greens on each plate. Top with some roasted grapes and sliced pears.
  8. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with some crumbled blue cheese.

 

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Comments

  1. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    What a great fall salad, Mary Ann. Love the roasted grape and pear combo. I could eat this every day for lunch! Have a fun time visiting your son.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 2, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks so much Geraldine! This salad really is a tasty one! The maple dressing is my favorite! Enjoy and have a great week!

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 2, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    I didn’t have ONE piece of candy over the weekend! But, I feel like I cheat, because of my allergy to chocolate. ;) Anyways, I have always been a wack-a-do salad loving fool. I even it eat for breakfast quite often (yes I’m strange). So, clearly I am in love with this salad! LOVE that you roasted the grapes!!! How delicious is that?! Plus the addition of pears and blue cheese? Gaaahh. AND that maple dressing? OMG, this salad IS FABULOUS! Hope you and the Mr. have a wonderful time visiting your son! I’m super excited for you! Cheers to a beautiful day, Mary Ann! Oh, and PINNED! <3

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 2, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks Cheyanne! I can’t wait to see Casey and go to the big game! If you LOVE salads you should really love this one. That maple dressing is a favorite of mine! Have an awesome week friend!

      Reply
  3. lisa says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Wow! I can’t wait to try this one. It looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 2, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks Lisa! I had you in mind when I was making it!!

      Reply
  4. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    We actually had a fun Halloween because some of our little friends came over and we went trick or treating with them. So, I confess. I ate more than one piece of candy. I need to make up for it with this salad. I recently discovered that I LOVE roasted grapes and haven’t tried them on a salad yet. I love the pear and blue cheese combo in here too!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 2, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      I hope you like it Rachelle! I like the pear blue and blue cheese combo too! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  5. Jessica DeMay says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    This salad looks delicious, Mary Ann! I have never tried roasted grapes, but I love raisins on salad. So I’m thinking they would be even better because they are more juicy and fresh! I need to try that asap! Have fun here in Michigan visiting Casey- sounds like a wonderful time.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 2, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      I can’t wait Jessica! I’ve been really missing him, so it will be great to see him! Enjoy the salad and have a great week!

      Reply
  6. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    You learn something new every day, I never thought of roasting grapes. I often put dried blueberries I buy at Trader’s Joes but the grapes would make a nice substitute .

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 3, 2015 at 9:26 am

      They are nice and sweet and juicy Gerlinde! I love them on this salad. Enjoy friend!

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    November 3, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Yum! What a great combination of fall flavors. Love the addition of roasted grapes!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 3, 2015 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Laura! You should try this one, it’s a favorite!

      Reply
  8. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    November 3, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    This is the perfect fall salad to lessen the guilt of this weekend.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 3, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Ha! Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  9. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I love everything about this salad! I discovered roasted grapes last year and I can’t get enough of them…I roast them and serve with cheese and crackers as an appetizer…so good!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 4, 2015 at 11:58 am

      Thanks Sue! I know, they’re like candy for your salad! Hope your week is going well!

      Reply
  10. Sara | Tastefulventure says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I’m a total salad lover, this sounds so amazing! I’ve never tried roasting grapes before, can’t wait to give this a try! Cheers! :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2015 at 11:19 am

      You should definitely try this one Sara! Roasted grapes are so delicious in a salad! Thanks for commenting and have a great day!

      Reply
  11. Brooke says

    November 5, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    I’d love to build a dinner around this salad. Any suggestions for what to serve with it? Maybe plain roasted chicken? And…?

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 5, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Hi Brooke! This salad has so much flavor, I think I’d go for something simple like a roast chicken. Great idea. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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