Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

1. Cashew halves - ¾ cup
2. Bacon, coarsely chopped - 4 slices
3. Melted butter - 1 tablespoon
4. Chopped fresh rosemary - 1 teaspoon
5. Curry powder - 1 teaspoon
6. Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
7. Kosher salt - ½ teaspoon
8. Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon
9. White wine vinegar - 3 tablespoons
10. Dijon mustard - 3 tablespoons
11. Honey - 2 tablespoons
12. Olive oil - ½ cup
13. Salt and black pepper to taste - ½ cup
14. Mixed salad greens - 1 (10 ounce) package
15. Bosc pear, thinly sliced - ½ medium
16. Halved seedless red grapes - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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

4. Stage

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. Stage

In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.