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Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts

Name: Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup walnut halves; 2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens; 3 medium pears, peeled and sliced; 1/2 cup fresh raspberries; 2 ounces Cambozola cheese, cubed; VINAIGRETTE:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette; 1 shallot, minced; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

The sweet and tart tastes of this spectacular salad both surprise and please the palate. A raspberry vinaigrette ties everything together. —Diana Neves, Lafayette, California

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup walnut halves
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
2 ounces Cambozola cheese, cubed
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small heavy skillet over low heat, stir honey and sugar until sugar is melted; add walnuts. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Spread on foil to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, raspberries, cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Editor's Note: You may substitute Brie and/or blue cheese for the Cambozola cheese. To Make Ahead: Prepare the glazed walnuts a few days before. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 150 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

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