MIXED BABY GREENS WITH PEARS AND CANDIED PECANS

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Categories     Fish     Leafy Green     Side     Marinate     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Candied Pecans:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter
Dressing:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light olive oil
Salad:
8 cups mixed baby spring greens
1 large can pears in light syrup, drained, sliced lengthwise into thin wedges

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne pepper. Place pecans, butter and the sugar mixture in a medium skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and nuts are coated with glaze. Cool on lightly greased aluminum foil. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. To serve, toss greens with just enough dressing to lightly coat them and divide between 4 chilled salad plates. Pour remaining dressing over pears and arrange them on the greens. Sprinkle with the crisp candied pecans.

abdurrauf wazir
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Sol Ortiz
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy greens into your kids' diet.


Omari Tucke
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I've never made a salad with pears before, but I'll definitely be making this one again.


Benclark Bie
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Mi Faruk
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I love the crunch of the candied pecans in this salad.


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


Menaar Shakeel
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I've made this salad for potlucks and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Marlene
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some crumbled bacon or blue cheese.


Sackboiy
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Badr Abdullah
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Tk Ivonovic
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of pears in salads, but they worked really well in this one.


Harmain Fatima
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This salad is so pretty and festive. It's perfect for a holiday party.


talha k
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


TARIQ SHABBIR
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover baby greens. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Kirb Oatmeal
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears and pecans are a great addition.


BD LOL Gaming GAMIR
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Jordan Newton
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dressing.


Anas Bin Akbar
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This salad was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The pears added a nice sweetness, the candied pecans added a bit of crunch, and the dressing was light and flavorful.


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