PECAN, ENDIVE & ASIAN PEAR SALAD

PECAN, ENDIVE & ASIAN PEAR SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 14

dressing:
2 strips lemon peel, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dijon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup mustard seeds, toasted
ground pepper
salad:
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 small heads boston lettuce
3 oz roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 large asian pear, thin wedges
1 endive, leaves separated

Steps:

Mash lemon peel with salt in small bowl to form paste. Beat in mustard & 1 tbsp lemon juice. Add oil gradually, alternately with remaining lemon juice. Add mustard seeds & pepper to taste. Let stand at room temp for couple of hours to develope flavour. (do in blender) Spread pecans out on a baking sheet. Bake @ 350 for 5 mins. Drizzle with maple syrup. Bake 5 more mins. Cool, break into pieces. (make extra) Combine lettuce, cheese & pear & toasted pecans. Add enough dressing to moisten. Line bowl with endive leaves & place salad inside. (Mustard seeds: toss in frying pan on medium heat until lightly brown)