Best 7 Roquefort Pear Salad Recipes

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Roquefort pear salad is a classic combination of sweet and savory flavors. The pungent blue cheese pairs perfectly with the delicate sweetness of the pears, while the crisp walnuts add a satisfying crunch. This salad is a perfect starter or light lunch, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating the perfect roquefort pear salad.

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ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD



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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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup pecans
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

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, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 654 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

ENDIVE, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 to 6 heads of Belgian endive
1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
*1 egg yolk, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons good olive oil
2 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and sliced
1/4 pound good Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them. Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.

ENDIVE, PEAR AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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This is a wonderful recipe by Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. It is from her book "Barefoot in Paris". We paid $9.95 each for a lesser endive salad a few nights ago, so I vowed to find one to make at home and boy, did we love this!! I couldn't wait to share, and hope you like it! (Please note: this recipe has one raw egg yolk...)

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 heads Belgian endive
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 ripe bartlett pears (halved, cored and sliced)
1/4 lb of good Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup of toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise.
  • Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
  • Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive.
  • Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them.
  • Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD



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Guests at a barbecue we hosted one summer brought this cool, refreshing salad. Now it's a mainstay at many of our gatherings year-round. The mingling of zesty tastes and textures instantly wakes up the taste buds. -Sherry Duval, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups torn salad greens
3 large ripe pears, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 ounces crumbled Roquefort blue cheese
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, onions, cheese and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD



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Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large bag of Spring Mix Salad Blend
2 ripe pears peeled and sliced
5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard
1 clove garlic, diced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of black pepper

Steps:

  • Spread Spring Mix out on a large platter or place in a large but semi shallow serving dish. Top with pear slices, crumbled blue cheese, avocado slices, green onions and toasted pecans. In a separate small bowl or a quart sized canning jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt & pepper. Blend well or put a lid on your jar and give it a good shake. Serve salad with dressing on the side immediately.

PEAR AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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Make and share this Pear and Roquefort Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ripe pears
lemon juice
6 ounces salad greens
6 ounces Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, mix together the oils, vinegar and mustard in a bowl or jar.
  • Peel, core and slice the pears and toss them with the lemon juice.
  • Divide the salad leaves among four plates, then place pears on top. Crumble cheese and sprinkle over salad along with the hazelnuts.
  • Spoon over the dressing and serve.

JUNIOR LEAGUE- ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD W/GRAPES & SPICED PECANS



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Make and share this Junior League- Roquefort Pear Salad W/Grapes & Spiced Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLofAustin

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 peeled chopped granny smith apple
1 shallot
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2/3 cup corn oil
1/3 cup walnut oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 sliced small red onion, separated into rings
8 ounces green beans
salt
8 ounces baby mixed greens
8 ounces seedless red grapes
2 ripe unpeeled pears, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
freshly ground pepper
8 ounces Roquefort cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • For the pecans, combine the brown sugar, cayenne pepper and cumin in a bowl and mix well. Stir in the oil. Add the pecans and toss to coat. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown, stirring once. Let stand until cool. You may prepare up to 2 days in advance and store in an airtight container.
  • For the vinaigrette, process the apple and shallot in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add the vinegar and sugar. Process until blended. Add the corn oil and walnut oil gradually, processing constantly until creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.
  • For the salad, soak the onion in cold water or wine vinegar in a bowl. Blanch the beans in boiling salted water in a saucepan until tender-crisp; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain. Toss the pecans, drained onion, beans, mixed greens, grapes and pears in a salad bowl. Add half the vinaigrette and toss gently until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; Crumble the cheese over the top and toss to mix. Sprinkle with the chives. Serve with the remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1047.8, Fat 92.4, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 1036.2, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 30.3, Protein 16.8

Tips:

  • When selecting pears, choose ripe but firm fruits. Avoid pears that are too soft or bruised.
  • To prevent the pears from browning, toss them in lemon juice or a mixture of lemon juice and water before assembling the salad.
  • Use a variety of greens for a more flavorful salad. Arugula, spinach, and mixed greens are all good choices.
  • If you don't have Roquefort cheese, you can substitute another blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola or Stilton.
  • For a sweeter salad, use honey or maple syrup instead of balsamic vinegar in the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately after assembling so that the greens don't wilt.

Conclusion:

Roquefort pear salad is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. It is also a relatively easy salad to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights. The next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give Roquefort pear salad a try.

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