Roquefort Pear Salad
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Roquefort Pear Salad
Ingredients
¼ c. plus 1 ½ t. sugar
½ c. pecans
1/3 c. olive oil
3 T. red wine vinegar
1 ½ t. Dijon mustard
1 t. minced garlic
½ t. salt & pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
5 oz. Roquefort blue cheese, crumbled
green onions
Instructions
Combine ¼ c. sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir gently until sugar has melted and pecans have caramelized 4-6 minutes. Transfer nuts to wax paper.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, remaining 1½ t. sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make dressing.
Layer lettuce, pears, cheese, and green onions in a large serving bowl. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and then toss.