Tangy Pear 'n Pecan Noodle Salad Recipe
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Tangy Pear 'n Pecan Noodle Salad
12 oz Medium or Wide Egg Noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
16 oz spinach, stems removed and ri
4 pears (red or green or mixed), cored and sliced, l
1/2 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and place in large
bowl.
Whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, orange
zest, oil and salt and pepper to taste in small bowl.
In a large sauti pan, heat 2 tablespoons of dressing over medium heat.
Sauti spinach in 2 to 3 batches until slightly wilted.
In large bowl, combine cooked noodles, pears, raisins, half of cheese,
half of pecans, wilted greens and red onion. Add remaining dressing and
toss to combine. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and pecans. Serve
immediately.
Source:
"National Pasta Association"
S(Internet address):
"http://ilovepasta.org/"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 102 Calories; 4g Fat (31.7%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 10mg
Cholesterol; 223mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2
Fruit; 1/2 Fat.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Preparation Time: 0:00 |
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