CURRIED CASHEW,PEAR and BACON SALAD

 

Ingredients

• 3/4 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
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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• Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and black pepper to taste
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• Salad:
• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes

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.