Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad with Pecans
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This is a great salad that goes with any meal, or is wonderful on its own. Add some chopped, cooked chicken for a main dish meal.
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Ingredients:
| 1 cup | apple juice |
| 2 tablespoons | cider vinegar |
| 1 teaspoon | extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | freshly ground black pepper |
| 10 cups | gourmet salad greens (about 10 ounces) |
| 1 cup | seedless red grape, halved |
| 1 | medium mcintosh apple, cored and cut into 18 wedges |
| 1 | medium bartlett pear, cored and cut into 18 wedges |
| 1/4 cup | (1 ounce) finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese |
| 3 tablespoons | chopped pecans, toasted |
Directions:
Place apple juice in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to about 3 tablespoons (about 10 minutes). Combine reduced apple juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk.
Combine greens, grapes, apple, and pear in a large bowl. Drizzle with apple juice mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.
Source: myrecipes.com
