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		Apple, Pear and Candied Pistachio Salad
		Serving Size - 4
		Prepared By - DnD
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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.