Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad with Pecans

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple juice 
• 1 medium purée of usa bartlett pear cored cut into 18 wedges
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon olive oil extravirgin
• 1 medium mcintosh apples cored cut into 18 wedges
• 3 tablespoons pecans toasted chopped
• 1 cup grapes red seedless halved
• 10 ounces gourmet salad greens 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese shredded finely

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. 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).
2. Combine reduced apple juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk.
3. Combine greens, grapes, apple, and pear in a large bowl.
4. Drizzle with apple juice mixture; toss gently to coat.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.