Roquefort Pear Salad

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

DIRECTIONS
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, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.