Pear & Pecan Salad

Ingredients

2 oz. blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola, or herb goat cheese
1/3 cup buttermilk or light cream
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
8 cups mixed salad greens
4 medium pears
2/3 cup Sunnyland Small Pecan Pieces, lightly toasted

Instructions

1. In a bowl, using a fork, mash cheese and buttermilk to make a smooth paste. Whisk in oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until creamy.
2. Divide salad greens among individual salad plates. Peel pears, if desired; cut into quarters and remove cores. Cut into thin lengthwise slices. Arrange over salad greens. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pecans.
3. Serve immediately. Serves 6 - 8.

Recipe Picture from cheeseyesplease.com