Festive Mixed Greens

1 C pecan halves

1/2 C sugar

8 C mixed greens

1/2 C dried cranberries

1 C crumbled blue cheese

2 pears, cored and thinly sliced

1 pomegranate, seeded

Dressing:

5 Tb raspberry flavored vinegar

1 Tb dijon mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 C vegetable or canola oil

Place pecans and sugar in a small saute pan and heat on low for 2-3 minutes until the pecans are coated and the sugar starts to dissolve.  Let cool.  Chop.

Toss mixed greens, cranberries, blue cheese, pears and pomegranate.  

Whisk dressing ingredients and pour over salad.