TINA'S PEAR, BLUE CHEESE & CANDIED PECAN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 21

Salad:
Mixed Spring Greens
Crumbled Blue Cheese
Pear, cored & cubed (1/2 pear per person)
Candied Pecans (see instructions below)
Vinaigarette (see instructions below)
Pecans:
1 lb. 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. They will be runny at first, but as you bake & turn them, they will become drier and more sticky. Separate pecans while warm and let 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. Options: 1 - sometimes I marinate the pears in the dressing before plating. 2 - If you have a grill pan, you can also grill sliced pears, instead of cubing them.

Joferson Jore
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This salad is a bit expensive to make, but it's worth the splurge. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is incredible.


Bronasours69 is OG
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Mamiye Mtungo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very low in calories.


ch Taimoor
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I'm not a fan of blue cheese, but this salad was still really good. The pears and pecans were a great addition.


Md Emon Fun Video
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This salad is very filling and satisfying. I love the crunch of the pecans and the creaminess of the blue cheese.


Marion Josephine Sesay
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less honey in the dressing next time.


Rose Holland
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Tatyab Tayyab
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Alale Yemisi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also like to add a handful of dried cranberries for a bit of sweetness.


Arnel Arano
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I was disappointed with this salad. The pears were not ripe enough and the blue cheese was too overpowering.


Saltveryepiccoolvanillafrying Itsnotfryingitscrying
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This salad is very easy to make, but it's not very flavorful. I think it needs more seasoning.


sharlyn davids
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I love the idea of this salad, but I found the dressing to be a bit too strong. Next time I'll use less blue cheese.


Calvin Howerton
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is incredible.


Shazia Fakhar
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The blue cheese dressing is amazing.


Jake Mateo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


X3D
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I added a bit of crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Otto_ Mobiles
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I've never been a fan of blue cheese, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was perfectly balanced and the pears were perfectly ripe.


Prince 786
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the creamy blue cheese and the crisp pears.


caroline muthoni
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy pecans was divine. I'll definitely be making it again.