PEAR PECAN SALAD

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A refreshing salad for anytime of the day!

Provided by Patricia Kutchins

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 or 2 heads of bibb lettuce
8 grape tomatoes cut in half
1/4 c craisins (dried cranberries)
2 bosc pears sliced
8 whole pecans (candied)
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c provolone cheesee (bought in chunk)
CANDIED PECANS
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp brown sugar
8-10 pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and dry lettuce. Bibb lettuce works very well with this recipe.
  • 2. Cut the grape tomatoes in half
  • 3. Put the lettuce, tomatoes, craisins in a bowl. Slice the pears into thin wedges and mix with lettuce.
  • 4. Candy the pecans by melting the butter and adding the sugar-when melted together, add pecans and coat. Cook for about 4 minutes turing them.
  • 5. Make the dressing. Mix venegar and oil together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Pour dressing over salad and top with the candied pecans. Makes 4 portions.

Andile Maluleke
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Sharon Mcgee
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


mahabub Munshi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some pears that were about to go bad, so I threw them in this salad and they were delicious.


Yaazir Siciid
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile and I can easily customize it to my liking.


Mohiuddin Sheikh
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the crunch of the pecans and the sweetness of the pears.


Riny Islam
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds.


Hasin Shahid
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Shannon Lagasse
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. The dressing is so good, I could drink it!


Sara Saliim
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Hajjarah Naava
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Qamarqamar Qamar
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This salad was delicious! The pears and pecans added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.