Romaine, Blue Cheese And Spiced-Pecan Salad

• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper
• 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Toss sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, allspice and pecans together with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Place nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, shaking occasionally. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine honey, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. With motor running, slowly drizzle in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a steady stream.
3. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cheese, onion and nuts. Add dressing and toss to coat.

sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground allspice, pecan halves, olive oil, honey, cider vinegar, garlic, salt, torn romaine lettuce, blue cheese, red onion

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/romaine-blue-cheese-spiced-pecan-salad (may not work)