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Ontario Pear, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecan Salad

Yields4 Servings

Ontario Bartlett Pear is grated and tossed in lemon juice, accompanied by blue cheese and candied pecans over arugula. Served in four small bowls or in a fresh hollowed out pear, and drizzled with citrus vinaigrette.

 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
 ½ cup pecans
 1 tsp water
 3 tbsp vegetable oil
 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 ⅛ tsp prepared mustard
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 4 cups baby arugula
 3 Ontario Bartlett pears, grated
 5 oz Roquefort blue cheese, crumbled
1

In a small saucepan over high heat, stir 1/4 (60 mL) cup of sugar together with the pecans and water. Continue stirring gently until sugar has caramelized the pecans, around 1 minute. Carefully transfer nuts onto parchment paper, allow to cool.

2

For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar, salt and pepper until combined.

3

In 4 separate small bowls, layer arugula, pears and blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Tip
4

Toss grated pear in 1/2 tsp of lemon juice to prevent browning. For presentation, serve salad in a fresh hollowed out pear.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1/4

Amount per serving
Calories531
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 427mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 34g13%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 11g
Potassium 369mg8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.