Curried Cashew, Pear, And Grape Salad
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Recipe Summary Curried Cashew, Pear, And Grape Salad
Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'
Ingredients | Ambrosia (Fruit Salad) Recipes¾ cup cashew halves4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon melted butter1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary1 teaspoon curry powder1 tablespoon brown sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons white wine vinegar3 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons honey½ cup olive oilsalt and black pepper to taste1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens½ medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced½ cup halved seedless red grapesDirectionsIn a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.Info | Ambrosia (Fruit Salad) Recipesprep:
30 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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