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Roquefort Cheese and Pear "Bruschetta" with Walnuts

This appetizer is a fun take on your classic roquefort salad but made to be eaten without utensils!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Aleka Shunk
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 Pears (I like Anjou or Bartlett)
  • ¼ Cup Craisins
  • ½ Cup Fresh Spinach or Arugula
  • ¼ oz Crumbled Roquefort Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Red Onion
  • ½ Cup Chopped Candied Pecans

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (or white)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Trim the stem and slice your pears while still whole into ½" slices. Remove any seeds.
  • Whisk together your vinaigrette dressing in a small bowl until emulsified. Toss in ALL of the other ingredients.
  • Lay your pear slices flat onto a large serving dish and scoop a spoonful of the roquefort and walnut topping onto each slice. Serve chilled!

Recipe Notes

It is best to assemble this appetizer last minute so everything stays crisp and fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 4.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 663mg | Fiber: 3.6g
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