Best Cashew Pear Tossed Salad Recipes

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

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A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. The unexpected sweet-salty mix and lovely dressing make it a hit with everyone. -Arlene Muller, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CASHEW-PEAR TOSSED SALAD

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Make and share this Cashew-Pear Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FloridaGrl

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 cup salted cashews
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely chopped red onions
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

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