CANDIED PECAN, PEAR, AND LEAFY GREEN SALAD

Candied Pecan, Pear, and Leafy Green Salad image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 c sugar
2/3 c pecans, toasted and chopped
cooking spray
1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp capers, chopped
4 c green leaf lettuce, torn
4 c romaine lettuce, chopped
2 c radicchio, chopped
1 red anjou pear, ripe, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

1. Place the sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until the sugar dissolves, stirring gently as needed to dissolve the sugar evenly (about 1 minute). Continue cooking 1 minute or until golden (do not stir).
2. Remove from the heat; carefully stir in the nuts to coat evenly. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; separate nuts quickly. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside until cool. Break into small pieces.
3. Combine the vinegar and mustard, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add the oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in the capers.
4. Combine the lettuces and radicchio; top with the pear and candied walnuts. Drizzle the dressing evenly ove the salad, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.