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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Red Greens And Pears With Nut Vinaigrette

January 29, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains	Belgian	Vegetables	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	qt	Mixed bite-size pieces red
		greens choose from
		Belgian endive butter
		leaf mustard oak leaf
		radicchio romaine and
		salad envoy rinsed and
		crisped
2		Firm-ripe red or green Anjou
		pears cored and thinly
		sliced
		Salt
		Pepper
1/3	c	Chopped hazelnuts
2	T	Salad oil
1	t	Finely shredded lemon peel
3	T	Lemon juice
3	T	Water
1/2	t	Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl combine greens and pears. Add dressing, and salt and
pepper to taste; mix.  Nut Vinaigrette:  In a 6-8" frying pan, stir
hazelnuts in salad oil over low heat until  nuts are golden, 5-8
minutes. Cool. Add shredded lemon peel, lemon  juice, water, and sugar.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 353 Calories From Fat: 68 Total Fat: 7.9g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 51.7mg Potassium: 326.7mg Carbohydrates: 71g Fiber: 8.8g Sugar: 20.6g Protein: 6.9g