Candied Pecan and Cranberry Pear Salad

Name: Candied Pecan and Cranberry Pear Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup pecans (whole or halves); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon onion (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1/2 teaspoons paprika; salt and pepper (to taste); 10 ounces spring mix; 2 pears (chopped); 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese (or Feta cheese); 1 cup candied pecans

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This Candied Pecan and Cranberry Pear Salad is filled with tart cranberries, crisp pears, sugar candied pecans, and topped with a sweet honey vinaigrette. Delicious and beautiful for Christmas, Thanksgiving, holiday meals, or weeknight dinners!

Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:34:59 GMT