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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:
114
kcal
Author:
Aleka Shunk
Cost:
$5
Ingredients
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2
Pears (I like Anjou or Bartlett)
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¼
Cup
Craisins
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½
Cup
Fresh Spinach or Arugula
▢
¼
oz
Crumbled Roquefort Cheese
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1
tablespoon
Minced Red Onion
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½
Cup
Chopped Candied Pecans
Vinaigrette Dressing
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1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
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3
tablespoon
Apple Cider Vinegar
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1
tablespoon
Brown Sugar (or white)
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1
tablespoon
Dijon Mustard
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1
teaspoon
Salt
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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:
114
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Fat:
4.5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.9
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
663
mg
|
Fiber:
3.6
g
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