Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad Recipe

Name: Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 3 pears, peeled,cored and chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled; 1 avocado, peeled,pitted,and diced; ½ cup thinly sliced green onion; ¼ cup white sugar; ½ cup pecans; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 clove garlic, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 pears, peeled,cored and chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, peeled,pitted,and diced
½ cup thinly sliced green onion
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup pecans
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Toss the pears and avacado in lemon juice-this keeps them from turning brown.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans.
3
Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans.
4
Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper.
5
Allow to cool, and break into pieces.
6
For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
7
In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions.
8
Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces, 3 pears, peeled,cored and chopped, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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