Glazed Walnut-Pear Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp maple syrup
1-1/2 tsp ground ginger
4 large pears, quartered
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 bunch romaine , torn
1 bunch red leaf lettuce , torn
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup glazed walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine syrup and ginger. Set aside 2 tablespoons for dressing. Toss pears with remaining syrup mixture. Place pears in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned and tender. Cool pears; chop and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt and reserved syrup mixture. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, leaf lettuce, onion, walnuts, cherries and cranberries. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with pears. Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	151.29 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.43g	8%
Sodium	61.73mg	3%
Potassium	344.4mg	7%
Total Carbs	24.69g	8%
Sugars	17.8g	71%
Dietary Fiber	4.42g	18%
Protein	2.18g	4%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	49.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.62 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.82g	8%
Sodium	32.08mg	3%
Potassium	178.98mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.83g	8%
Sugars	9.25g	71%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	18%
Protein	1.13g	4%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	12%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	25.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2.7

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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