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Candied Cashew and Pear Salad

By: GDemp616 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This easy and tasty salad is great for a meal or a side with a snappy and sweet taste."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 949 | Total Fat: 54.8g | Cholesterol: 37mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by MrsNesbitt   view full review
I took this to a family gathering and everyone loved it! I did add to the dressing a little;...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by St.PaulMom   view full review
3 stars as written but with some tweaking, was much tastier and is worth making. First off,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2012 by MPEPLIN   view full review
The salad was good, but the instructions for candying the nuts are not! I ended up with burnt...

 

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