Taste-Of-Fall Salad

• 2/3 cup pecan halves
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Dash ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1 (5 oz.) pkg. spring mix salad greens
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 medium pear, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1. In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 2 tablespoons vinegar, cayenne and cinnmaon over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook and stir for 2 to 4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
2. Place salad greens in a large bowl. Combine the oil, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar and sugar; drizzle over greens and toss to coat. Arrange the greens, pear slices and pecans on six salad plates. Sprinkle with cheese.

pecan halves, balsamic vinegar, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, sugar, spring mix salad greens, olive oil, mustard, salt, pear, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/taste-of-fall-salad-50105829 (may not work)