Holiday Pomegranate Pear And Grape Salad With Candied Pecans

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A stunningly gorgeous salad of rich autumn colors-- perfect for thanksgiving entertaining, and all through the holidays! My candied pecans recipe recipe #117774 are absolutely wonderful in this salad!

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Steps

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Make candied pecans.

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In a large bowl , toss together the pomegranate seeds , grapes , red onion , and the blue cheese.

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Divide torn lettuce leaves among 8 salad plates , and top each salad with the fruit mixture.

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Halve and core pears and cut into 1 / 2-inch slices-- put a pear half , skin side up , in the center of each salad.

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Arrange candied pecans around the pears.

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Just before serving , heat balsamic vinegar , olive oil , and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat , cooking and stirring until brown sugar dissolves.

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Off the heat , and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Drizzle warm dressing over each salad , sprinkle with orange zest , and serve right away.

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Ingredients

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candied pecans, red leaf lettuce, pomegranate seeds, seedless grapes, red onion, blue cheese, red pears, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper, orange zest