Apple, Pear and Candied Pecan Salad
Serves 6 to 8
Time 35 min
Sweet and tart fruit, bitter greens, tangy cheese and luscious candied pecans all come together in perfect harmony. A crowd-pleasing dish that's great for fall family gatherings. Substitute store-bought candied pecans, if you would like to simplify.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cup raw pecan halves
- 2 Bosc or other firm pears
- 1 red apple such as Fuji or Pink Lady, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
- 1 green apple such as Granny Smith or Pippin, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
- 4 cups field greens or any baby greens
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced in half-rings
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pear or raspberry vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Preheat the oven to 325F.
Spoon sugar and cinnamon into a large bowl or plastic bag.
Mix well and set aside.
Place egg white in a separate bowl, whisk until frothy, and add pecans.
Toss to coat completely.
Add pecans to cinnamon-sugar and toss well to coat all pecans.
Spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool, breaking them up with a spatula.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine pears, apples, greens, onion, cheese, and cooled pecans.
Drizzle with olive oil mixture and toss to coat.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 320 calories (240 from fat), 27g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 7g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg white
- 1 1/2 cup raw pecan halves
- 2 Bosc or other firm pears
- 1 red apple such as Fuji or Pink Lady, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
- 1 green apple such as Granny Smith or Pippin, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
- 4 cups field greens or any baby greens
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced in half-rings
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pear or raspberry vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper