Best Cashew Pear Melts Recipes

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, pear and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

NAT'S BUTTERY CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Generously butter or grease a large baking sheet, and set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, salt and corn syrup. Cook, stirring until butter is melted. Stir in the cashews, and increase the heat to high. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Stir occasionally with a long handled wooden spoon so the cashews do not burn.
• Pour onto a greased baking sheet, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container lined with waxed paper.

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl,combine the romaine,Swiss cheese,cashews,pears and cranberries.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,combine the vinaigrette ingredients;shake well.
• Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CANDIED CASHEW AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the sugar and cinnamon into a saucepan. Melt the sugar over medium heat without stirring. Add the cashews, and stir until well coated, then spread out onto the prepared baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
• Puree the raspberries, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth; set aside. Toss together the romaine, spinach, pears, cherries, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Toss with half of the raspberry dressing, and sprinkle with candied cashews. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.