Spinach and Roquefort Salad

I sometimes use melon instead of the pear in this salad, use what you like most or is in your fridge. Another thing I like to do is add crispy fried bacon bits just before serving.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  baby spinach leaves
• 2  ounces walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 -2  ripe juicy pear, peeled and cubed

• For the dressing

• 3  ounces Roquefort cheese, add more or less to suit your own taste
• 5  fluid ounces  single cream
• 1  tablespoon  chopped chives
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Wash and dry the spinach, remove tough stalks and tear large leaves in pieces.
2. Mash the cheese with a fork, gradually add the cream to form a smooth paste.
3. Mix in the chives and add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place the spinach in a salad bowl, add the walnuts, the pear and pour over the dressing.
5. Toss and serve.