Candied Pecan Pear Salad with Pomegranates
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
468 kcal
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Course
Salad
Candied Pecan Pear Salad with Pomegranates
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This tasty pomegranate Pear Salad is served with candied pecans and drizzled with a mustard dressing. The perfect autumn quick salad to serve with dinner
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Ingredients
For Candied Pecans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans
For Salad
- 8 oz dark leafy greens washed and dried
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 pears cored and sliced
- candied pecans
- Salt +Pepper to taste
For Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt +Pepper to taste
Instructions
For Candied Pecans
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
- Place the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar and butter melt
- Add pecans
- Stir for a few minutes or until the pecans are completely coated, about 3-4 minutes
- Pour the mixture into the parchment paper
- Let it completely dry at room temperature
- Break off the pieces when dry
For Dijon Vinaigrette
- Place all ingredients in a small container with a lid. Close container and shake vigorously or until all ingredients are completely combined
For Salad
- In a big bowl, add the leafy greens, the pomegranate, pecans, and pears. Mix
- Slowly add the vinaigrette until the desired flavor is achieved (you may not need all the vinaigrette)
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6.4mg
(7%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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