ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD - ALLRECIPES
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.
Provided by Michelle Krzmarzick
Categories Green Salads
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, CarbohydrateContent 33.1 g, CholesterolContent 21.3 mg, FatContent 31.6 g, FiberContent 7.4 g, ProteinContent 8 g, SaturatedFatContent 7.6 g, SodiumContent 654 mg, SugarContent 20.8 g
PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This pear and gorgonzola salad is quick and easy. When I have leftover cooked chicken, I often add it to the recipe to make a main dish salad. —Candace McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Total Time 25 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, pear halves and salt; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a salad bowl, combine the greens, sliced pears, tomato, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve with pepper if desired. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, FatContent 23g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 4mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 301mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.
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