Roquefort Pear Salad
Salt & pepper to taste.
Recipe Summary Roquefort Pear Salad
This is the best salad I've ever eaten and I make it all the time. It is tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.
Ingredients | Greek Salad Recipes With Lettuce1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced½ cup thinly sliced green onions¼ cup white sugar½ cup pecans⅓ cup olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 ½ teaspoons white sugar1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard1 clove garlic, chopped½ teaspoon saltfresh ground black pepper to tasteDirectionsIn a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.Info | Greek Salad Recipes With Lettuceprep:
20 mins
cook:
10 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 Servings
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