Roquefort Pear Salad

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/2 head of romaine lettuce, chopped (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 head of endive, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 head of radicchio, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 pear, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 0 minutes (no cooking required)

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Combine the romaine lettuce, endive, radicchio, pear, Roquefort cheese, walnuts, cranberries, and red onion in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving, based on 1/8 of the salad)

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15 grams
• Saturated fat: 5 grams
• Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
• Sodium: 250 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Dietary fiber: 5 grams
• Sugar: 15 grams
• Protein: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Refreshing and light
• Sweet and savory
• Colorful and visually appealing
• Suitable for vegetarians

User Comments:

• "This salad was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect and the presentation was beautiful."
• "I loved the mix of greens and the addition of the pear and Roquefort. It made for a really unique and satisfying salad."
• "This is a great salad to serve at parties or other gatherings. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find Roquefort cheese, you can substitute blue cheese.
• You can also add other toppings to your salad, such as crumbled bacon or hard-boiled eggs.
• If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.