CURRED CASHEWS, PEARS AND GRAPE SALAD

Curred Cashews, Pears and Grape Salad image

Provided by Chasity Miller

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 slice bacon
NUT MIXTURE:
3/4 c cashew halves
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp fresh rosemary
1 tsp curry powder
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
SALAD:
10 oz package mixed greens
1/2 medium bosc pear; thinly sliced
1/2 c seedless red grapes; halved
DRESSING:
3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
3 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 c olive oil
2 pinch salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. In a large, dry skillet, toast cashews over medium heat, until golden brown. (About 5 mins) Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
2. Return skillet to medium heat. Cook bacon strips until crisp. Coursely chop bacon and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together nut mixture- butter, rosemary, curry poweder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
4. In small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon. Sprinkle with nut mixture. Enjoy!