Candied Pecan Pear And Leafy Green Salad Recipes

CANDIED PECAN, PEAR, AND LEAFY GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place the sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring gently as needed to dissolve the sugar evenly (about 1 minute). Continue cooking 1 minute or until golden (do not stir).
• 2. Remove from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts to coat evenly. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; separate nuts quickly. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside until cool. Break into small pieces.
• 3. Combine the vinegar and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add the oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in the capers.
• 4. Combine the lettuces and radicchio; top with the pear and candied walnuts. Drizzle the dressing evenly ove the salad, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

PECAN-PEAR GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute pear in 1 tablespoon butter until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. In a small skillet, saute pecans in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt., Divide salad greens between two salad plates; arrange pears over greens. Sprinkle with pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, pepper and remaining salt. Drizzle over salad.