Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
The sweet and tart tastes of this spectacular salad both surprise and please the palate. A raspberry vinaigrette ties everything together. —Diana Neves, Lafayette, California
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons honey
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 cup walnut halves
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2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
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3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries
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2 ounces Cambozola cheese, cubed
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VINAIGRETTE:
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
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1 shallot, minced
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a small heavy skillet over low heat, stir honey and sugar until sugar is melted; add walnuts. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Spread on foil to cool.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, raspberries, cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 150 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.
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