2.Beet and Asian Pear Salad

2.Beet and Asian Pear Salad

Beet and Asian Pear Salad

Ingredients:

-4 trimmed beets (about 1 pound), scrubbed

-1 Asian pear

-1 tablespoon apple jelly

-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

-1/4 pound mixed baby greens

-chopped fresh chives

1. In a saucepan simmer beets in water to cover by 1 inch,

 covered, 40 minutes or until tender

2. Drain beets and cool

3. Peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch wedges

4. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/2-inch wedges

5. In a small saucepan heat jelly, lemon juice, 

and mustard over low heat, stirring, until blended and jelly is melted

6. In a bowl combine beets and pear with warm dressing, tossing to coat

7. Divide greens among 4 salad plates and spoon beet mixture over them

8. Sprinkle salads with chives

Beet and Asian Pear Salad