Pear, Fennel, and Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• ²/₃ cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 medium bulb fennel, trimmed and cored
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• + 2 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup dry red wine (such as Chianti)
  • 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese

1. To make glaze, combine the vinegar, wine, and sugar in a heavy, large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Boil until syrupy and reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 13 minutes. Remove mixture from heat and set aside to cool.2. Slice the fennel bulb paper thin, using a sharp knife or...

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