Pear & Pecan Salad

Serve this bright and refreshing salad with two southern classics, pears and Georgia pecans. For best results use Sunnyland's Small Pecan Pieces.

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.