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Glazed Walnut-Pear Salad Recipe

The taste and presentation of this salad is sure to fool guests of just how easy it is to make. While it's a favorite during the holidays, the fresh-tasting salad is also a frequent request during the summer. —Barb Albert-Yockey, Trafalgar, Indiana

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Diabetic Friendly

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Glazed Walnut-Pear Salad Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 large pears, quartered
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup glazed walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a small bowl, combine syrup and ginger. Set aside 2 tablespoons for dressing. Toss pears with remaining syrup mixture. Place pears in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and tender. Cool pears; chop and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt and reserved syrup mixture. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, leaf lettuce, onion, walnuts, cherries and cranberries. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with pears. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 148 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 81 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Glazed Walnut-Pear Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p121

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.