Blue Cheese Romaine Salad

This side is an excellent complement to any holiday menu.

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Toasted pine nuts combined with creamy blue cheese, pears and romaine tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Photos by Rob Hagen and Dan Roberts
Toasted pine nuts combined with creamy blue cheese, pears and romaine tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
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A light lemon vinaigrette makes this salad deliciously different from all others.
-- Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

You Will Need
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 medium green apples or pears, sliced

Lemon vinaigrette:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil


What to Do
1. Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack.

2. In a serving bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts.

3. In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Serves 6
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