Candied Cashew and Pear Salad

Candied Cashew and Pear Salad

Recipe by Gloria Dempsey from allrecipes.com

Lunch 2 Hr. 30 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2.5 cups cashews
  • 2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 chopped hearts of romaine
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
  • 3 pears, cored and diced
  • 0.5 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the sugar and cinnamon into a saucepan. Melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring. Add the cashews, and stir until well coated, then spread out onto the prepared baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
  • Puree the raspberries, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth; set aside. Toss together the romaine, spinach, pears, cherries, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss with half of the raspberry dressing, and sprinkle with candied cashews. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 949
  • Carbohydrate: 105g
  • Fat: 55g
  • Fiber: 13g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Sugar: 71g

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