Pecan-Pear Green Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 large ripe red pear, sliced
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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2 cups mixed salad greens
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Pepper to taste
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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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