Ingredients

1 large ripe red pear, sliced2 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon salt, divided2 cups mixed salad greens2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oilPepper to taste

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle over salad.