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

kashwayne Reid
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This salad is so bad, it made me lose my appetite. I will never eat it again.


Baqir Cricket
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This salad is a culinary abomination. It should be banned from all kitchens.


Kanozga Mhoni
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This salad is the worst salad I have ever eaten. It's bland, boring, and has no flavor. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Leticia Amoonar Quah
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I would not recommend this salad to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Brandon Goeders
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This salad is not worth the effort. It's too time-consuming to make, and the end result is not that impressive.


Jeshanfardin mehedi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. The dressing was too thick and the pears were too soft.


hasebol Islam
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The pears in this salad were not ripe enough. They were hard and crunchy, and they didn't have much flavor.


Mama Walker
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used some more seasoning.


Rajib Sha812
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more savory dressing.


Bishal Deb
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet and juicy, the blue cheese is sharp and salty, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Aman Lematu
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This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch. The dressing is light and tangy, and the pears and pecans add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Dell Humphries
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of pears and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The salad was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Rs Rayhan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I also like to add some crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Angelo Sanchez
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. The dressing is so flavorful, and the combination of flavors is just perfect.


obito uchiha
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Yaqoob Jani
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I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but it worked really well in this salad. The sweetness of the pears and the crunch of the pecans balanced out the strong flavor of the cheese.


Angelo Goat
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, salty blue cheese, and crunchy pecans was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.