Apple, Pear and Candied Pistachio Salad Serving Size - 4 Prepared By - DnD Recipe Rating * * * * *
			1 Green Apple, Cored, Sliced 1 Pear, Cored, Sliced 1/2 cup Crumbled Blue Cheese 1/2 Cup Candied Pistachios 4 Cups Italian Mixed Greens VINAIGRETE: 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1 tsp Dried Oregano 1 tsp Dried Rosemary 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Pepper 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil CANDIED PISTACHIOS: 3 Cups Water 1/2 Cup Raw, Shelled Pistachios 1/3 Cup Powdered Sugar 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
			CANDIED PISTACHIOS: In a medium sauce pan, bring water to boil over medium heat. Add pistachios to blanch for 1 minute, drain. Transfer to a small bowl and add sugar and toss to combine. In a medium pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. When the starts to smoke pour in the pistachios mixture and cook until pistachios are golden brown, stirring often, do not burn. Pour the mixture onto a plate and break part the pieces stuck together. VINAIGRETTE: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together mustard, vinegar, oregano, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until combined. SALAD: In a large bowl, combine apple, pear, blue cheese, pistachios and greens. Toss with vinaigrette. Serve on chilled plates.