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Roquefort Pear Salad

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This Roquefort Pear Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. With fresh greens, creamy avocado, tangy Roquefort cheese, and candied pecans, this light yet flavorful salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for any occasion, it can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.

Ingredients

1 head leaf lettuce or romaine, torn into bite-size pieces (or use a spring mix)

3 pears, cored and chopped (you can leave the peel on or off)

5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled (blue cheese), (Gorgonzola or feta can be used too)

1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Candied Pecans:

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup pecans

Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons prepared Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the candied pecans: In a small skillet, heat the white sugar over medium heat. Once the sugar begins to melt and turn golden, add the pecans and stir to coat them evenly. Allow them to cook for 3–4 minutes until caramelized and crisp. Remove from the pan and let them cool on a parchment-lined surface.

  • Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, Dijon mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.

  • Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the torn lettuce or spring mix, chopped pears, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and crumbled Roquefort cheese.

  • Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine.

  • Top with candied pecans: Sprinkle the cooled candied pecans on top of the salad before serving.

Notes

Cheese substitutions: Use Gorgonzola or feta if Roquefort is unavailable.

Nut alternatives: Walnuts or almonds work well as a substitute for pecans.

Vegan option: Omit the cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing for a vegan version.

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