CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD

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Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'

Provided by CHRISTYG

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup cashew halves
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
½ cup halved seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Mosinki Kanyimbu
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I love the unique flavor combination of this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Mthokozisi Mthokozisi
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect salad for a summer gathering.


Raghad Ayman
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


mahmoud othman
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love the sweet and savory flavors.


Namakau Muyoyeta
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The curry dressing is amazing and the pears add a nice sweetness to the salad.


Yosephhailu Abuna
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had time to meld together and it was so delicious.


Muzammil Nawaz
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Bridget nilly
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've made it with different fruits and nuts, and it's always delicious. It's a great salad to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.


DJ Aneo
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would definitely recommend this salad for a special occasion.


Alisa Pongay
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some pears and grapes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It was a great way to use them up and it tasted delicious!


Peter Ngere
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I was a bit skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are amazing and it's so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Bc dry jdd
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Viaan Chinedu (Viaan)
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the salad was very refreshing. I would definitely recommend this salad for a summer gathering.


Lulama Machebe
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the curry, cashew, pear, and grapes were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.