Sweet Autumn Salad Recipe

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MY family and friends tell me that this is their favorite salad in the world, bar none! All flavors work well together and it adds a bright touch to the table with the mixture of fruits and nuts.

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Sweet Autumn Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 medium red pear, diced
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a salad bowl, combine the greens, pear, oranges, grapes, cranberries and pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 347 calories, 22 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 173 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Autumn Salad in Reminisce Extra September 2008

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.