Fall brings us a bounty of delicious fruits. Apples, pears, and cranberries make a wonderful combination. Both tart and sweet, this salad make a great salad to start a meal or can be used as a side dish to accompany chicken or pork.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
1 Large Apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 Ripe Pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
1/4 Cup Walnuts
4 Ounces Firm Blue Cheese, crumbled
1/2 Red Onion, sliced thin
2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Place the walnuts on a cookie sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove, let cool, and roughly chop.
In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients. Serve plain or on a bed of romaine lettuce or mixed greens.