Curried Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad

A yummy, healthy salad loaded with nuts, fruit and greens, with the kick of curry and cayenne pepper. My family calls it 'The Good Salad.'

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• ¾ cup cashew halves
• ½ medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
• ½ cup halved seedless red grapes

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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