Pear Pecan Salad

Contributed By: wilson1479osu
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch

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Ingredients

* 1/2 cup Pecan pieces (or substitute walnut pieces)
* 3 diced pears (such as red Bartlett or Anjou), ripe but still crisp
* 1 large crisp apple, like Granny Smith or Fuji, diced
* 1 1/2 cups Celery, sliced on a diagonal
* 1/2 cup Dried cranberries (or dried cherries)
* 1/3 cup Apple Cider Dressing (instructions below)

Preparation

For Apple Cider Dressing:

1. Blend 1 1/2 tablespoons of maple butter (at room temperature) with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and then stir in 1/4 cup apple cider. If it doesn't blend well, microwave on high briefly, and then stir.

For salad:

1. To toast nuts, add to small nonstick frying pan and cook, stirring often, over medium heat until lightly brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

2. Add diced pears and apples, sliced celery, and dried cranberries to serving bowl. Add apple cider dressing; toss gently. Sprinkle toasted nuts over the top and serve.