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Pecan-Pear Green Salad

This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are coated in tangy vinaigrette dressing that's a pleasant complement to a sweet and crunchy combination. -Katie Nicklas Ridgway, Pennsylvania
Pecan-Pear Green Salad
Pecan-Pear Green Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Makes
    2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe red pear, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle over salad.

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  • debpenns
    Nov 24, 2020

    this salad was amazing! something simple and very light and delicious! Deb P VFE

  • Sager
    Dec 19, 2012

    No comment left

  • phantomphixer85
    Oct 18, 2009

    An excellent salad for that special occassion.

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