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Mixed Greens with Pears and Spicy Pecans

Health SEPTEMBER 2004

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

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.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 198
Fat: 10g
Saturated fat: 2g
Monounsaturated fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 27g
Fiber: 5g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Iron: 2mg
Sodium: 153mg
Calcium: 90mg

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