Holiday Salad Recipe

Name: Holiday Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -1 ½ cup coarsly chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ cup honey; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 heads butter lettuce; 4 cups mixed greens; 2 ripe pears or 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 -4 ounces gorgonzola, in chunks; pomegranate seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 -1 ½ cup coarsly chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ teaspoon cayenne
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon salt
2 heads butter lettuce
4 cups mixed greens
2 ripe pears or 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 -4 ounces gorgonzola, in chunks
pomegranate seeds (optional)

1
In a small saute pan, melt butter and add cayenne, cinnamon, honey and salt.
2
Mix together and add nuts.
3
Cook over medium heat until nuts are lightly roasted.
4
Remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionally to keep nuts from sticking together.
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(Can be made a day or two in advance.
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In a large bowl, mix greens, fruit, onion, cheese, and nuts.
8
Toss with Cranberry Salad Dressing (posted recipe) prior to serving.
9
Garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired.
10
Everyday version: toasted walnuts, any choice of greens, red onion, Gorgonzola cheese, Cranberry Salad Dressing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -1 ½ cup coarsly chopped pecans, 1 tablespoon butter, melted, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Holiday 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.

Holiday Salad

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