Pear and Apple Salad with Gruyere and Toasted Pecans

Definitely a salad worthy of serving to company!

⏱️ 43 min 🔪 Prep: 35 min 🔥 Cook: 8 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 4 views
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Pear and Apple Salad with Gruyere and Toasted Pecans Foto: RecipeGirl

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 head Boston lettuce, (chopped)
  • 6 ounces spinach leaves, (chopped)
  • 2 medium ripe Anjou or Comice Pears
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2½ cups seedless grapes, (halved)
  • 5 ounces Gruyere cheese, (chopped)
  • ¾ cup pecan halves, (toasted (see NOTES BELOW))

Steps

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

  2. Place the lettuce and spinach in a medium salad bowl and toss together.  Core the pears and apples and cut them into ½-inch dice. Place in a separate bowl and toss with the lemon juice. Add the pears and apples to the salad bowl along with the grapes, Gruyere and dressing; toss.

  3. Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories39220% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: RecipeGirl

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