CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD

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CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD image

Categories     Bacon     Grape     Leafy Green     Nut     Pear     Rosemary     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

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, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  • n 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.

Favour Victor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Mbaziira Henry
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I'm not a big fan of grapes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The sweetness of the grapes paired perfectly with the curry flavor in the dressing.


Darlene Chandler
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


sg
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Brenda Nassiko
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I love the curry flavor in this dressing. It gives the salad a really unique and delicious flavor.


Tahir Ghafoor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


Ahmad Ahmadzai
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the pears.


ARIES THA GOAT
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


THE TRIPP SQAUD
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing salad. The dressing is delicious and the pears and grapes add a nice sweetness.


DARK QUEEN
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Arif Ahmed
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The curried cashew dressing was the perfect complement to the sweet pears and grapes.