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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.'"
Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 93 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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  • Salad:
  • 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2007 by WAVINAKMA 
AWESOME is the only way to describe this salad. I have brought it to many social events and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 28, 2005 by MODGEPODGE 
oh my. i wish i could give this more stars. this salad was amazing; the best i've ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2005 by VELISHA 
This is an absolutely amazing salad! The blend of flavors is very creative and super... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 4, 2005 by Daniel den Hoed 
This was a delicious salad! My husband and I both enjoyed it! We made a few changes. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 4, 2007 by Jharmon27 
The thing that makes this salad awesome is the curried cashews...wow!!!! I added some goat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2005 by KRIS FERRARI 
AMAZING!! I brought this salad for Thanksgiving, and everyone loved it! You won't be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 20, 2005 by Mariah Long 
This salad is awesome!! I had it at my Mom's house and everyone loved it. This recipes is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2005 by GLAUGHLIN 
awsome, healthy salad. Big hit at the dinner party MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on may 23, 2005 by JOANNAMENI 
Excellent Salad!! It tastes Great!!!!!!I loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.84 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 8, 2008 by Patti 
This was good - the cashew mix was certainly interesting - I'm still wondering if I liked it... MORE

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Maple Grove, Minnesota, USA

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Nutritional Information
Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 376

  • Total Fat: 31.9g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 653mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 6g

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