curred cashews, pears and grape salad

Name: Curred Cashews, Pears and Grape Salad
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon; ## NUT MIXTURE:; 3/4 cup(s) cashew halves; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon(s) curry powder; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; ## SALAD:; 10 ounce(s) package mixed greens; 1/2 - medium bosc pear; thinly sliced; 1/2 cup(s) seedless red grapes; halved; ## DRESSING:; 3 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 2 pinch(es) salt and pepper, to taste

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19 Pinches

Chasity Miller

Airville, PA

Updated on Feb 18, 2013

I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. So, I cannot take credit for coming up with it on my own, but it is a family favorite. I shared this recipe with both my family and my in-laws and it has always been a huge hit! Combines a warm spicy mixture with a dijon dressing! It really is so different and yummy!

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cook time 45 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
NUT MIXTURE:
3/4 cup cashew halves
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
10 ounces package mixed greens
1/2 - medium bosc pear; thinly sliced
1/2 cup seedless red grapes; halved
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup olive oil
2 pinches salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make curred cashews, pears and grape salad

Step 1

In a large, dry skillet, toast cashews over medium heat, until golden brown. (About 5 mins) Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.

Step 2

Return skillet to medium heat. Cook bacon strips until crisp. Coursely chop bacon and set aside.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together nut mixture- butter, rosemary, curry poweder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
Step 4

In small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5

In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon. Sprinkle with nut mixture. Enjoy!
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