Roquefort Cheese and Pear "Bruschetta" with Walnuts
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 114kcal
Cost: $5
This appetizer is a fun take on your classic roquefort salad but made to be eaten without utensils!
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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!
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