Roquefort Pear Salad

We love pears, especially in the fall. This is a great fall salad!

Serves 6
Ready in 30 minutes.

1 head leaf lettice, torn into bite size pieces
3 pears- peeled, cored, and chopped
5 ounces roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 avocado- peeled, pitted, and diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with pecans (from other reviewers suggestions from a recipe website, it said to add 1 tsp. water with pecans and sugar to boil). Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and carmelized the pecans. Carefully transfer the nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool and break into pieces.

For the dressing: blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.

In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.