Contributed By: cathiel
A Friend
Delicious light recipe and very refreshing
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
2 bags Spring Lettuce Mix
2 Red Anjou Pears, diced (leave on peel)
1/2 c Pecan or Walnut halves - candied
2/3 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Cranraisins
1 cup Rasp. Vinaigrette
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing:
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Raspberry vinegar
2 tsp. Sugar
3 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp Salt
Preparation
Heat sugar over med. heat until sugar starts to melt and stir in nuts. Stir until nuts are coated and put on parchment paper to cool. Break into bite size pieces.
Put salad greens in your serving bowl. Toss in pears and Cranraisins. Add the candied nuts. Wisk together all the dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 200
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Total Fat: 15 g
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Saturated Fat: 2 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g
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Carbohydrates: 16 g
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Protein: 2 g
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Vitamin A: 3300 IU
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Vitamin C: 15 mg
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Calcium: 30 mg
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Sodium: 190 mg
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Iron: 0.8 mg
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Fiber: 3 g