WALNUT PEAR SALAD

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"This nutty salad is absolutely beautiful with mixed greens," suggests Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. "Pears and apricot nectar add fruity sweetness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
3 medium pears, peeled, halved and sliced
12 cups mixed salad greens
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Combine the pears and dressing in a large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, add greens to pear mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.