Red Pear, Grape, Pecan Salad

• 3/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup(s) olive oil
• 6 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
• 1 pound(s) red leaf or butter lettuce
• 1 pomegranate, seeded
• 32 large dark seedless grapes, halved
• 1 large red onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1/2 cup(s) crumbled blue cheese
• 4 ripe red pears, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 cup(s) Spiced Pecans, see directions for link to recipe
• 2 oranges, zested

1. Prepare Spiced Pecans.
2. Combine vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Tear lettuce into 1-inch pieces. Wash and drain in a salad spinner. Divide evenly on 8 plates. Evenly divide and sprinkle pomegranate seeds, grape halves, red onion, cheese, pears, and pecans on each plate. Drizzle vinaigrette on each and sprinkle with orange zest. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/red-pear-grape-pecan-salad-50010170 (may not work)