Rec. Pear and Candied Pecan Salad

[marsha-tbay]

Pear and Candied Pecan Salad

Candied Pecans

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Pinch cayenne

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Dressing

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Salad

8 cups mixed greens

2 ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears, sliced

In small bowl, mix together sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt,

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cayenne.

In medium skillet, combine butter, sugar mixture and pecans. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has melted and nuts are coated. Cool on lightly greased aluminum foil.

In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey,

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in oil.

To serve, toss greens with dressing. Add pears and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.

Side notes:

Make sure the sugar has melted entirely before adding pecans.

Double, triple or quadruple the candied pecans. They keep well.

 

[Marg CDN]

Marsha's on a roll again. Thanks Marsha.

 

[debbie_in_ga]

Yum!