Crunchy Apple-Pear Salad

Makes 6 servings

2 apples, cored and cubed

2 pears, cored and thinly sliced

1 T. lemon juice

2 heads butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1/2 c. crumbled gorgonzola cheese

1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted

Toss apples and pears with lemon juice; drain. Arrange lettuce on 6 salad plates; top with apples, pears and gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle salad with dressing; sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Dressing:

1 c. oil

6 T. cider vinegar

1/2 c. sugar

1 t. celery seed

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

Combine ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover. Shake well until dressing is blended and sugar dissolves. Keep refrigerated.

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