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Italian Salad Blend sprinkled with candied pecans, gorgonzola crumbles, and sweet Bartlett Pears tossed in a Poppy Seed Dressing

Pear Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing & Candied Pecans

Pair this sweet salad with any meal.
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 333kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 pear thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Gorgonzola crumbles
  • 1 bag Italian Salad blend or freshly chopped romaine

Poppy Seed Dressing

  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅛ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Candied Pecans

  • ⅛ cup brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 TB water
  • ½ cup pecans

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Instructions

  • Wash produce and cut according to instructions

Cook Candied Pecans:

  • Excluding the Pecans, combine ingredients in small pan over medium head until the sugar dissolves and is bubbling​
  • Add Pecans and cook an additional 2-3 minutes
  • Remove from heat and let cool

Make dressing:​

  • Combine all ingredients into bottle or dressing jar and shake vigorously​
  • Add dressing to all ingredients according to your preference. ​

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal
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