Pear, Walnut and Bleu Cheese Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing from Nordstrom’s Cafe

For the Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans::

butter

maple syrup

pepper

pecan or walnut halves

For Maple Dijon Vinaigrette::

olive oil

cider vinegar

maple syrup

Dijon mustard

garlic, minced

pepper

For Nordstrom's Champagne Vinaigrette::

chopped shallot

Dijon mustard

sugar

minced garlic

Champagne wine vinegar

salad oil

salt

white pepper

For the Salad::

Mesclun greens,

pears, chopped (toss with some lemon juice to keep them from discoloring if necessary)

thinly sliced red onion rings, halved

crumbled Blue Cheese (or Gorgonzola)

Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans (in a pinch or watching sugar intake, just toast some nuts), roughly chopped

Pear slices for garnish