Candied Pecan Pear Salad Recipe

Name: Candied Pecan Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1-1/4 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup pomegranate seeds, divided; 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup olive oil; 1 large pear; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pomegranate seeds, divided
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil
1 large pear
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

1
In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
2
For dressing, in a blender, combine 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
3
Cut pear into thin slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pears, blue cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1-1/4 teaspoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Candied Pecan Pear Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Candied Pecan Pear Salad

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