Nutty Pear Salad

12 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup pecans or 2/3 cup walnuts
  • 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag mixed baby lettuces and spring greens or 1 head bibb lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 red pears, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola or 3/4 cup blue cheese
  • 1 avocado, pitted peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet over medium heat combine pecans and 3 tablespoons sugar. Cook and stir until the sugar melts and caramelizes about 3-4 minutes. Carefully transfer coated pecans to a sheet of wax paper or foil. Let cool; break into pieces.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, for the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. 3
    In a large serving bowl layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado and green onions. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cooled pecans and serve.

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