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Winter Salad with Pear Vinaigrette.

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pears peeled and chopped
  • 1 Cup of Apple Cider
  • 1 Tbsp of Fig Jam
  • 1 Small Clove of Garlic
  • 1/2 Cup of Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup of Balsamic Vinegar
  • Black Pepper
  • Mixed Greens
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 Cup of Red Grapes sliced
  • 1/4 Cup of Dried Cranberries or Raisins
  • 1/4 Cup of Roasted Almonds roughly chopped
  • Chicken cooked and diced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine pears, cider, and fig jam in a small saucepan and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the pears have softened and the mixture has slightly reduced. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine pear-cider mixture with garlic, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens with crumbled goat cheese, sliced red grapes, dried cranberries or raisin, and chopped roasted almonds. Optional: top with diced chicken.
  • Lightly dress the salad with the pear vinaigrette and serve with additional dressing on the side.