Best Romaine With Apple Pecans And Blue Cheese Recipes

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEARS, BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. (see note)
• Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, about a teaspoon at a time, whisking all the time, to make a smooth dressing.
• Wash the lettuce leaves, dry well. Tear into bite-size pieces.
• Just before serving, put about half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Add the lettuce and toss to coat the leaves lightly. Toss in a little more dressing if you think it's needed, keeping in mind the lettuce should be lightly coated, not weighed down in oil.
• Build the salad in two layers: Transfer half of the dressed lettuce to a serving bowl. Core and slice the first pear and arrange it over the lettuce. Sprinkle with half of the blue cheese and half of the toasted pecans. Repeat with a second layer.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEAR, SMOKED BLUE CHEESE, AND CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Cook the sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium, 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Spread the pecans in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper on a large baking sheet. Let them cool completely and then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Layer the lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing, and top with the pecans.

BLUE-CHEESE-PEAR-PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the pears, cheese, pecans and romaine in a medium-sized salad bowl.
• For the dressing; stir together the vinegar, garlic, basil, honey, salt, and pepper and then add oil slowly in a small bowl with wire whisk. Toss the dressing with the salad just before serving.

APPLE, PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the greens, cherries, pecans, cheese and apples into a large salad bowl.
• Mix the olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup and vinegar in a small jar and sprinkle with and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
• Pour a little of the salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste the salad and add more dressing to taste.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• In sald bowl,combine oil,vinegar,salt and pepper.
• Whish until well blended.
• Add half the blue cheese,mash into dressing.
• Add 1/4 cup pecans.
• Add romaine. Toss well to coat.
• Top with remaining blue cheese and nuts.

ROMAINE WITH APPLE, PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add vinegar, mustard, juice and yogurt; stir to combine thoroughly.
• In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss with 1/2 cup Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing.

APPLE BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the julienned apple into a bowl with the balsamic vinaigrette. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinate.
• Cook bacon in the microwave or in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain, and crumble.
• In a salad bowl, combine the blue cheese, pecans, bacon and romaine lettuce, and toss to blend. When ready to serve, pour the apples and dressing over the top.

BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.