December 17, 2010

Grilled Apple & Pear Salad

Ingredients:

4 firm Fuji apples

2 firm Bartlett pears
1 tbs olive oil

1 small box baby arugula

1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)

¼ Cup Chopped Chives

Dressing
8oz orange juice

½ cup olive oil

Salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Cut apples and pears into wedges, about 8 each.
 Toss fruit in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

2. Grill on a hot grill pan or outdoor grill for about 4 minutes per side.
 Place grilled fruit on a plate and hold in the fridge until cold.

3. Toast pecans in a pan over low heat until they are evenly browned and fragrant.
 Cool the nuts on a plate.

For the Dressing:
1. Simmer the orange juice until it has reduced by less than half.
 Allow to cool.
 Add the olive oil and whisk.

Assembly:
Toss the fruit, pecans, arugula, & chives with 3tbs of dressing, taste & adjust dressing as needed.

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