ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEAR, SMOKED BLUE CHEESE, AND CANDIED PECANS

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Romaine Salad with Pear, Smoked Blue Cheese, and Candied Pecans image

Provided by Martina McBride

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 romaine hearts, torn (about 6 cups)
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced or chopped (about 3/4 cup)
5 ounces smoked blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, diced
4 thinly sliced green onions (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook the sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium, 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Spread the pecans in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper on a large baking sheet. Let them cool completely and then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Layer the lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing, and top with the pecans.

Titus Menyah
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This salad is the worst salad I have ever had. The dressing was like glue and the pears were rotten. I would not feed this salad to my dog.


SHZXU
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This salad was a waste of time. The dressing was terrible and the pears were not ripe. I would not recommend this salad to anyone.


Asifa Shafiq
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I didn't like this salad at all. The dressing was too sweet and the pears were too mushy. I also didn't like the combination of flavors. I would not recommend this salad.


Shiv sahani
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This salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit bland and the pears were not very ripe. I think I would have liked it better with a different dressing and some more flavorful pears.


Marc Hare
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of dressing. Otherwise, it was a good salad.


M Ahtasham
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a bit of extra blue cheese and pecans, because I love the flavor combination.


The Lordsland
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of romaine lettuce, pears, blue cheese, and pecans is perfect. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Ty Crawford
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pears and blue cheese. I also like to add some dried cranberries or cherries for a bit of extra sweetness.


Elyas Birhan
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a mix of romaine and arugula for the greens, and added some crumbled bacon to the dressing. It was a great salad for a weeknight dinner.


Emanuela Lila
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This salad is amazing! The flavors all work so well together. I love the sweetness of the pears, the tanginess of the blue cheese, and the crunch of the pecans. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Sara Asan
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of romaine lettuce, pears, blue cheese, and pecans is perfect. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Donvito Hendricks
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The pears added a touch of sweetness, the smoked blue cheese added a bit of tang, and the candied pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making th