Roquefort Pear Salad
Lauren
ingredients
- 1/3 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 1/2 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons pecans
- 1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/3 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
directions
- 1
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.
- 2
For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 3
In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.
Source: Lauren
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