CANDIED CASHEW AND PEAR SALAD

Candied Cashew and Pear Salad image

This easy and tasty salad is great for a meal or a side with a snappy and sweet taste.

Provided by Gloria Dempsey

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 ½ cups cashews
2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 chopped hearts of romaine
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
3 pears, cored and diced
½ cup dried cherries
1 cup feta cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 948.8 calories, Carbohydrate 105.3 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 883.1 mg, Sugar 71.3 g