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Cashew Pear Grape Salad

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch World
Cashew Pear Grape Salad
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup cashew halves
  • 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
Instructions
1
Heat a large skillet over high heat until it is very hot, then add cashews and toast them until they turn golden brown, taking about 5 minutes. Transfer the toasted cashews to a separate dish and let them cool down slightly.
2
Next, put the skillet back on the heat and cook the bacon strips until they are crispy on both sides, taking around 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet and use a paper towel to absorb any excess grease. Chop the cooked bacon into smaller pieces and set it aside.
3
In a separate bowl, combine butter, dried rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and the toasted cashews. Set this mixture aside for now.
4
In another small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey until well combined. Slowly pour in olive oil while constantly stirring the mixture with a spoon, adding salt and pepper to taste.
5
Finally, combine the salad dressing with mixed greens, sliced pears, grapes, and chopped bacon in a large bowl. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the top of the salad.