CANDIED CASHEW AND PEAR SALAD

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This easy and tasty salad is great for a meal or a side with a snappy and sweet taste.

Provided by Gloria Dempsey

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 ½ cups cashews
2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 chopped hearts of romaine
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
3 pears, cored and diced
½ cup dried cherries
1 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the sugar and cinnamon into a saucepan. Melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring. Add the cashews, and stir until well coated, then spread out onto the prepared baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  • Puree the raspberries, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth; set aside. Toss together the romaine, spinach, pears, cherries, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss with half of the raspberry dressing, and sprinkle with candied cashews. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.8 calories, Carbohydrate 105.3 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 883.1 mg, Sugar 71.3 g

bad boy302
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Akriti G C
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Mustakeem Azmi
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. It's a perfect balance.


Bongani Mavuso
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck.


NASASIRA BENSON
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I love the way the flavors in this salad come together. It's a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy.


Tabitha Townson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Wanessa Gruszewska
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Waqar M.
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Mark Doak
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. It's a perfect balance.


Akif Khattak
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck.


Hamza Amin
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears, goat cheese, and candied cashews are a perfect match.


MD Punhwar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week!


Musabir Shah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ish Singh
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pears.


Lucky David
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. The candied cashews add a nice crunch.


Hasnain Ansari
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The pears and goat cheese are a perfect match.


Khalid Khalid
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


iram shahbaz
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of candied cashews, pears, and goat cheese was divine. I highly recommend trying this recipe.