Pear and Grape Salad, Curried Cashew

Ingredients :

  • ¾ cup cashew nut halves
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 slices beef bacon, coarsely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper/chili pepper
  • 1½ teaspoon Madras curry powder

Honey Mustard Dressings :

  • 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Salad :

  • 250gr mixed green salad
  • 1pc medium Forelle pear, thinly slice
  • ½ cup halved crimson seedless grapes

Directions :

  1. Baked and toast cashew in the pre heat oven 175º C until golden brown, about 5-7 minute. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
  2. Heat pan to medium – high heat, cook bacon strips until crisps 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 , curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper , and toasted cashews. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk 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 green salad, pear slices, grapes, bacon and sprinkle with the nut mixture.
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The information contained within this section is for general information purposes only, it should not be considered professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for specific nutritional needs.

 

 

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