Junior League Roquefort Pear Salad W Grapes Spiced Pecans
Elevate your salad game with the irresistible Junior League Roquefort Pear Salad featuring juicy grapes and crunchy spiced pecans. This elegant and flavor-packed recipe combines crisp mixed greens with velvety slices of ripe pear, sweet red grapes, and tangy crumbled Roquefort cheese, balanced perfectly by a luscious honey-balsamic vinaigrette. The pièce de résistance? Freshly roasted pecans coated in a sweet and spicy blend of cinnamon, cayenne, and sugar, bringing a tantalizing crunch to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this show-stopping salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner starter, or holiday centerpiece. Healthy, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying, it's a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 Ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
- 0.75 cup Crumbled Roquefort cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons White balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
Spread the pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture evenly over the pecans and toss to coat.
Bake the pecans in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, halved grapes, and crumbled Roquefort cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the cooled spiced pecans just before serving for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.0 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1550 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1816 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
