Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

Whenever I make this salad for guests, I'm always asked for the recipe and my family always requests this. We call it 'The Good Salad.'


Recipes · Salad · Green Salad Recipes · Mixed Greens Salad Recipes


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ¾ cup cashew halves

  • 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper


Directions

  1. In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.

  2. Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.

  3. In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.

  4. In a 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, and sprinkle with nut mixture.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
372 Calories
31g Fat
21g Carbs
6g Protein


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