Side Pannel
Apple Pear Pecan Salad.
Apple Pear Pecan Salad.
- Recipe Submitted by Cornbread on 11/28/2014
Category: Side Dishes, Salads, Apples
Ingredients List
- 8 cups of packaged salad mix (about a 5.5-ounce package) or coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries, divided
- 1 medium or large apple, unpeeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 medium or large pear, unpeeled and coarsely chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 1 cup pecan halves or coarsely chopped pecans, toasted or untoasted, divided (I used Bergeron Pecans)
- 1 bottle of your favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (regular or lite)
Directions
In a large salad bowl, toss together the lettuce, half of the dried cranberries (1/3 cup), and all of the chopped apple and pear.
Then add in half of the crumbled feta cheese and half of the pecans (1/2 cup) and toss all ingredients together.
Sprinkle the remaining dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese on top. Serve on individual plates and drizzle each serving with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Toasting Pecans: For more crunchiness and flavor, you can toast your pecans in the oven by spreading in a single layer in a shallow baking pan; bake at 350Ëš for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
To toast pecans on the stove top, place them in an ungreased skillet and cook on medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. To toast pecans in the microwave, place up to 1 cup pecans in a microwaveable shallow dish; microwave on high until crisp, stirring every 30 second
Then add in half of the crumbled feta cheese and half of the pecans (1/2 cup) and toss all ingredients together.
Sprinkle the remaining dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese on top. Serve on individual plates and drizzle each serving with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Toasting Pecans: For more crunchiness and flavor, you can toast your pecans in the oven by spreading in a single layer in a shallow baking pan; bake at 350Ëš for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
To toast pecans on the stove top, place them in an ungreased skillet and cook on medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. To toast pecans in the microwave, place up to 1 cup pecans in a microwaveable shallow dish; microwave on high until crisp, stirring every 30 second
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