TASTE-OF-FALL SALAD

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My parents stayed with me at a friend's beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad. It turned into every night's first course. -Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 2 tablespoons vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Place salad greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar and sugar; drizzle over greens and toss to coat. Arrange the greens, pear slices and pecans on six salad plates. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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


Yusf_ F4
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This is my go-to salad recipe for fall. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


D Smit
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Asmail Safaie
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Osama Alraidi
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


oyinsan Oreoluwa
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This salad is perfect for fall. The apples and walnuts add a nice crunch, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Toheed Bashir
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The mix of textures and flavors is amazing.


takondwa Mpoya
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The dressing is the star of this salad. It's tangy and sweet, with a hint of spice. I could drink it straight from the bottle!


rudolf ficzu
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Johnny Joestar
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.