NORTHWEST AUTUMN SALAD

Northwest Autumn Salad image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Pears

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 -2 head bibb lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
2 Red Delicious apples, thinly slices and cut up (can sub Bartlett pears)
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (can sub goat cheese)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

For dressing: Mix together oil, vinegar, shallot, syrup,lemon juice, salt and pepper until emulsified.
To Complete the Salad: Toss together lettuces, pears, pecans, cheese and dressing.
Serve immediately.
For the Candied Pecans:.
Stir together nuts, sugar, butter and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly for 8 to 10 minutes or until sugar melts and turns golden brown.
Spread mixture in a single layer on lightly greased waxed paper. Cool and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.6, Fat 67.5, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 719.2, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 7, Sugar 52.5, Protein 10.9