Curried cashew and grape salad

Curried cashew and grape salad

Ingredients for Curried cashew and grape salad  recipe

•  cashew
  halves
• 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh
  rosemary
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil salt and black pepper
  to taste Salad
• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 1/2 medium Bosc pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes

How to make Curried cashew and grape salad  ?

1. In a big dry skillet over
   medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Remove
   cashews to a dish tocool slightly.
2. Return skillet to medium-high
   heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 6-7 minutes. Remove
   bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop
   bacon, and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together
   butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted
   cashews. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, stir together
   white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle
   with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a large salad bowl, toss
   dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut
   mixture.