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baby greens with pears & roquefort

(2 ratings)
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Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

This is a great holiday dinner recipe or any time you want to "wow" your family or guests.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For baby greens with pears & roquefort

  • 2 Tbsp
    pecans, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3 c
    baby greens or lettuce of your choice
  • 3
    bartlett pears, cored and chopped
  • 1 1/2 oz
    roquefort cheese
  • 1/2
    fresh avocado, diced
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • pinch black pepper

How To Make baby greens with pears & roquefort

  • 1
    Blend dressing ingredients beginning with red wine vinegar through black pepper in a blender and set aside.
  • 2
    In a skillet, over medium heat, cook pecans with 2 tbsp. sugar. Gently stir until sugar is melted and the pecans become caramelized. Carefully transfer hot nuts to a sheet of waxed paper and allow to cool.
  • 3
    In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, pears, cheese crumbles, avocado and green onion.
  • 4
    Refrigerate until read to serve - then add dressing and toss well. Scatter pecan pieces over the top.
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