Roasted Pear and Maple Bourbon Cheddar Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 3 medium Anjou pears, cored and cut 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 bags (5 ounces each) fresh baby kale salad mix (about 10 cups)
• 2 cups cooked red quinoa, cooled
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup roasted salted pepitas
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 6 ounces Henning Maple Bourbon Cheddar cheese, shaved (1 1/2 cups)