Blue Cheese Romaine Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp butter, melted
6 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 medium apples or pears, diced
lemon vinaigrette:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions:

Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts.
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. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	358.58 Kcal (1501 kJ)
Calories from fat	298.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.12g	51%
Cholesterol	17.74mg	6%
Sodium	334.07mg	14%
Potassium	194.48mg	4%
Total Carbs	13g	4%
Sugars	8.65g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	7%
Protein	5.18g	10%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	98.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	285.42 Kcal (1195 kJ)
Calories from fat	237.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.36g	51%
Cholesterol	14.12mg	6%
Sodium	265.92mg	14%
Potassium	154.81mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.35g	4%
Sugars	6.88g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	7%
Protein	4.12g	10%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	14%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	78.3mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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