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 Salad Green Salad Recipes
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
FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy. —Jennifer Greiling, Fairview, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, FatContent 25g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 17mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 541mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.
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