Friday, March 27, 2009

Spiced Pear Salad

Spiced Pear Salad
2 Tablespoons water
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash salt
1 medium ripe pear
2 1/2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 Tablespoons chopped red onion
2 Tablespoons raisins
Directions:
Bring water, orange juice, honey, salt, and spices to a boil uncovered for 5 minutes. Slice pear into thin slices. Add pear slices and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, just until pear slices are tender. Allow pears to cool in liquid.
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Combine salad greens, tomato, chopped red onion, and raisins. Add warm dressing. Serves 2

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