Mixed Greens with Pears and Spicy Pecans

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

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