TASTE-OF-FALL SALAD

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My parents stayed with me at a friend's beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad. It turned into every night's first course. -Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 2 tablespoons vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Place salad greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar and sugar; drizzle over greens and toss to coat. Arrange the greens, pear slices and pecans on six salad plates. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Pastor Samuel Mensah Korsah
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the mix of greens and fruit was refreshing. I'll be making this again for sure.


Tenzin Jamtsho
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Yum! This salad is packed with flavor and the dressing is delicious. I love the combination of apples, walnuts, and cranberries. It's a great fall salad that I'll definitely be making again.


Ahmed Rauf
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the dressing was so light and refreshing. I used a mix of arugula, spinach, and kale for the greens, and added some roasted butternut squash an