Mixed Greens with Pears and Spicy Pecans
Leigh Beisch
Ingredients
- Pecans:
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- Salad:
- 6 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1 cup trimmed arugula
- 2 Bosc pears, cored and chopped
Preparation
1. Pecans: Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add nuts, sugar, and red pepper; cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from pan.
2. Dressing: Whisk together juice and next 4 ingredients (through 1 tablespoon oil) in a bowl; add cheese.
3. Salad: Combine greens, arugula, and pears in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss. Sprinkle with nuts.
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- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 198 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 10g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 6g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Protein per serving: | 3g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 27g |
| Fiber per serving: | 5g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 3mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 153mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 90mg |
Good to Know
You can cut out simple sugars, which are unhealthy carbohydrates, by skipping the sugar on the pecans. The honey in the dressing and pears will offer a lot of sweetness.This Recipe Is
Health
