Roquefort Pear Salad
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1 head leaf lettuce, 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 white sugar
1/2 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
the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and
caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer 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, Roquefort, avocado,
and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans,
and serve.