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Winter Greens Salad with Pancetta, Pears and Pecans

Recipe and Styling by Paula Bowman

Hearty greens are sturdy enough to hold up well to this warm honey tarragon vinaigrette dressing. Feel free to switch the pears to apple, pancetta to bacon or pecans to almonds in this perfect cold-weather entrée salad.

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If Mom is a pepperoni pizza lover but hasn't indulged in one of her favorites for awhile fix her this salad. Sliced mushrooms or sliced green olives can also be added.

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