Taste-of-Fall Salad a.. 6 Servings a.. Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Ingredients a.. 2/3 cup pecan halves b.. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided c.. Dash cayenne pepper d.. Dash ground cinnamon e.. 3 tablespoons sugar, divided f.. 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens g.. 1/4 cup olive oil h.. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard i.. 1/8 teaspoon salt j.. 1 medium pear, thinly sliced k.. 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions a.. In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 2 tablespoons vinegar, cayenne and cinnamon over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. b.. Place salad greens in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar and sugar; drizzle over greens and toss to coat. Arrange the greens, pear slices and pecans on six salad plates.
Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6 servings. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
