Tina'S Pear, Blue Cheese & Candied Pecan Salad

Name: Tina'S Pear, Blue Cheese & Candied Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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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.
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Portion spring greens on plates, add cubed pears, sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and candied pecans, top with salad dressing - serve.
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Options:
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1 - sometimes I marinate the pears in the dressing before plating.
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2 - If you have a grill pan, you can also grill sliced pears, instead of cubing them.

1240

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad:, Mixed Spring Greens, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Pear, cored & cubed (1/2 pear per person), and more.

Yes, Tina'S Pear, Blue Cheese & Candied Pecan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!