CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD

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Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'

Provided by CHRISTYG

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup cashew halves
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup olive oil
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
½ cup halved seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

RENE RODAS
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I love the addition of cashews to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Robin Mahmud
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


chloe flotman
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Arafat Ahmed
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey in the dressing.


Vash Williams
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some leftover grapes and pears, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Sitaram Dahal
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ladaresa Pender
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This salad is a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal.


md. habib
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I love the addition of cashews to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Peter Andoh
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Kuenga Namgay
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


calliway3000 / callie lazar
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey in the dressing.


Sp Shanto
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some leftover grapes and pears, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


shaun proctor
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Nayeem shohel babu
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This salad is a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal.


James Wrecks
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I love the addition of cashews to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Chaos with the Kimball's
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Haseeb Butt
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Reggie Myers
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less honey in the dressing.


kukiriza rebecca
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The combination of grapes, pears, and cashews is perfect, and the curry dressing adds a nice touch of spice. I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit.


kezia cumberbatch
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit and nuts. I had some leftover grapes and pears, and this was the perfect way to use them up. The salad is also very easy to make, and it's a great make-ahead dish.