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Pear and Apple Salad with Gruyere and Toasted Pecans

 

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1½ cups 

 

pecan halves (6 ounces)

 

2 Tbs 

 

balsamic vinegar

 

1 Tbs 

 

whole grain mustard

 

 

 

salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

¼ cup 

 

vegetable or canola oil

 

2 medium 

 

ripe Anjou or Comice Pears

 

2 medium 

 

Granny Smith apples

 

3 Tbs 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

1 lb 

 

seedless grapes, halved

 

5 ounces 

 

Gruyere cheese, cut into 1/8 x 1½-inch matchsticks

 

1 head 

 

Boston lettuce, leaves separated

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the middle of the oven for 8 minutes, until fragrant. Let cool to room temperature, then chop coarsely.

2

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.

3

Core pears and apples and cut them into ½-inch dice. Place in a bowl and toss with lemon juice. Add grapes, Gruyere and dressing; toss.

4

Line a platter with lettuce leaves and spoon the salad into the center. Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top.

 

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