Pear and Feta Salad

My mom got this recipe from a good friend Sarah Hardy.  It is one of the most requested recipe's for birthday dinners and other family get togethers around our house.  I know my mom has used canned pears in a bind and it tastes just as good.

Pear and Feta Salad
from the kitchen of Sarah Hardy

3 pears ~ chopped
1/2 ~ 3/4 cup feta cheese
3/4 ~ 1 cup craisins
caramelized pecans
(1 1/2 c. pecans, 1/4 c. sugar ~ caramelize on stove by stirring the pecans and sugar in a teflon pan for a few minutes ~ watch closely)

mix above ingredients with a large bag (about 1lb.) of european or continental salad mix.

dressing ~
1 1/2 cup red onion chopped
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vinegar
2 cups oil
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
blend dressing ingredients without seeds.  Stir in poppy seeds and toss with salad. 
Dressing makes more than you need
Enjoy!