Mixed Greens and Pear Salad

Although the original of this recipe came from the Kraft Foods Holiday 2007 food & family magazine, it has been tweaked quite a bit to satisfy our own preferences.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup pecan halves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 6  cups  mixed salad greens, torn
• 1 (15 ounce) can pears, sliced, lite, drained
• 3⁄4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄3 cup  Italian dressing, lite, zesty

Directions

1. Put pecans, cinnamon & sugar in a zip-lock bag. Seal the bag & toss to coat.
2. Spread nuts evenly onto the bottom of a microwaveable pie plate & microwave on HIGH up to 1 1/2 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 30 seconds.
3. In a large bowl, carefully mix greens with pears, cheese & cranberries.
4. Just before serving add pecans & dressing, then mix carefully.