Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts

The sweet and tart tastes of this spectacular salad both surprise and please the palate. A raspberry vinaigrette ties everything together.

Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts Recipe

This recipe is: Quick and  Diabetic Friendly

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• 2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
• 3 medium pears, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 ounces Cambozola cheese, cubed
• VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a small heavy skillet over low heat, stir honey and sugar until sugar is melted; add walnuts. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Spread on foil to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, pears, raspberries, cheese and walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 150 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.