RASPBERRY PEAR SALAD WITH GLAZED WALNUTS

Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts image

The sweet and tart tastes of this spectacular salad both surprise and please the palate. A raspberry vinaigrette ties everything together. -Diana Neves, Lafayette, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup walnut halves
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
2 ounces Cambozola cheese, cubed
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet over low heat, stir honey and sugar until sugar is melted; add walnuts. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Spread on foil to cool., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, raspberries, cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges