Baby Greens with Pears, Dried Cranberries, Pecans & Gruyere Cheese

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Ingredients

• Vinaigrette:
• 1/2 t sesame seeds
• 1 T Dijon mustard
• 3/4 C olive oil
• 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 C honey
• clove mince garlic
• 1/2 t ground pepper
• Salad:
• 2 C pecans
• 1 lb. baby greens
• 1/4 lb Romain hearts
• 2 pears, cored & sliced
• 2 C dried cranberries
• 8 oz. Gruyere Cheese, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325.
Place sesame seeds on parchment paper; toast til lightly brown, @ 15-20 min. Allow to cool completely.
Mix all the vinaigrette ingredients & add sesame seeds.
Place pecans on separate sheet of parchment; toast for 10-15 min.
Place greens & Romaine in large salad bowl. Add vinaigrette; mix.
Sprinkle all other ingredients on top.
Serve