Roquefort Pear Salad

I love to make this pear salad in the fall or for the holidays! It's tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. A drizzle of the mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together for a fantastic festive side.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Caramelized Pecans:

½ cup pecans
¼ cup white sugar

Mustard Vinaigrette:

⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Salad:

1 head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
3 medium pears - peeled, cored and chopped
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 medium avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup thinly sliced green onions

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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To make the candied pecans: Combine pecans and sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring gently, until sugar has melted and pecans are caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Carefully transfer nuts onto a sheet of waxed paper to cool.

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While the nuts are cooling, make the dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

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To make the salad: Layer lettuce, pears, Roquefort cheese, avocado, and green onions in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over top.

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Break cooled pecans into pieces and sprinkle over salad.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426	Calories
32g	Fat
33g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 21mg	7%
Sodium 654mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 8g	16%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Calcium 203mg	16%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 478mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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