This pear salad is the best salad I've ever eaten! It's tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. A drizzle of mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together. Perfect in the fall or for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups pecans
- 0.25 cups white sugar
Instructions
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1
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.
Nutrition Facts
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