CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD

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CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD image

Categories     Bacon     Grape     Leafy Green     Nut     Pear     Rosemary     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

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, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  • n 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.

Samer Abbas Rajput
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This salad is just okay.


Sonia Arguijo
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I would not recommend this salad.


Lerato Nhlapo Baartman
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This salad is not as flavorful as I expected.


Ramhari Ghimire
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I found the curry dressing to be a bit overpowering.


Brock Davidson
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Anshar Lewis
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I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious and easy to make.


Sacdiya Cali
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Tuba Ansari
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I love the curry dressing in this salad. It's so unique.


Neto Djazirah
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Faraj Elammari
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success.


Sanadii Mnaim Izzal Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Hitter Water
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad.


mr.sandip paudel
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Hemal Hasan
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I used red grapes instead of green grapes and it was just as good.


Lovely Wazir
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I added some shredded chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to get a protein boost.


Faizullah Darwish
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I love the curry dressing in this salad. It's so flavorful and it really brings all the ingredients together.


marvelous melvin
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Syed Aden
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Joyce Bukasa
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, crunchy cashews, and tangy grapes was a winner.