SPICED PEAR LETTUCE SALAD

Spiced Pear Lettuce Salad image

I like to serve this pretty salad in the fall. The colors are bright, the texture fresh and the flavors a delightful blend. It compliments roasted entrees and is good with grilled meats, too. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash salt
1 medium ripe pear, sliced
2-1/2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add pear slices; simmer 5-8 minutes longer or just until pears are tender. , Divide salad greens between two bowls; top with the tomato, onion, raisins and pear slices. Drizzle with warm dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges