PEAR, BLUE CHEESE & CANDIED PECAN SALAD

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Categories     Fruit     Leafy Green     Bake     Low Carb

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Salad:
Mixed Spring Greens (1 cup per person)
Crumbled Blue Cheese
Pear, cored & cubed (1/2 pear per person)
Candied Pecans (see instructions below)
Vinaigarette (see instructions below)
Pecans:
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
1.2 tsp cayenne pepper
Vinaigarette Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp minced shallots
3 TBL balsamic vinegar (1/2 cup)
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
SHORTCUT: use bottled balsamic vinaigarette

Steps:

  • Heat sugar, butter, OJ & spices. Melt and toss in nuts,stir to cover. Spread on a lined cookie sheet. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, turn w/ flipper every 15 minutes. Separate pecans while warm and Cool on wax paper. They will store for weeks in an airtight container. Portion spring greens on plates, add cubed pears, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and candied pecans, top with salad dressing -serve

Renea Connally
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I can't wait to make this salad again!


Tayyab Qurashi
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Ayaz Jamali
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I made this salad for my lunch today and it was delicious!


Sagil's Ramblings
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Faruk Omor
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. It's sweet, tangy, and crunchy.


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This salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic.


Ume Hani
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Umar Safian
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


MD kutubBD
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I love how healthy this salad is. It's packed with nutrients.


Alta van niekerk
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Betsy Piersall
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a more substantial meal.


Jarvis Jones
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears.


Melissa Peltier
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I love the contrast of flavors in this salad. The sweet pears and tangy blue cheese go so well together.


Jamel Jaouhari
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Maryam Zahid
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Partho Sannyal
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! I could drink it straight.


Sompa Sayon
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I love how easy this salad is to make! It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Ogaga Love
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy candied pecans was perfect.