Pear Feta Salad {Laurel Helton}

SALAD

1 bag Euro salad mix

2 pears, chopped

1/2 to 1 pound Feta cheese, crumbled

2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup white sugar


DRESSING

1/2 cup chopped red onions

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup raspberry vinegar

2 cup canola oil

1 tablespoon poppy seed


DIRECTIONS 

Toss salad greens, pears, and Feta together. In a saute pan, over medium heat, stir constantly the pecans with 1/2 cup sugar until sugar caramelizes (about 10 minutes), being careful not to burn nuts. Remove from heat.

While nuts cool, make dressing. Combine onions, 1 cup sugar, mustard, salt, and vinegar in food processor or blender. Slowly pour in oil to blend. Stir in poppy seeds. (Makes enough dressing for 2 salads).

Toss salad with dressing and nuts just before serving.

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