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Walnut Pear Salad

By: Marian Platt

"'This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens,' suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. 'Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
3 medium large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
12 cups mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.