MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Beet and Asian Pear Salad with Baby Greens Categories: Vegetables, Fruit, Salads, Dressing Yield: 4 Servings 4 Trimmed beets (about 1 Pound); scrubbed 1 Asian/Bartlett or Anjou Pear 1 tb Apple jelly 2 ts Fresh lemon juice 1/2 ts Dijon mustard 1/4 lb Mixed baby greens (about 4 c Loosely packed) Garnish: Chopped fresh Chives In a saucepan simmer beets in water to cover by 1 inch, covered, 40 minutes or until tender. Drain beets and cool. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch wedges. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. In a small saucepan heat jelly, lemon juice, and mustard over low heat, stirring, until blended and jelly is melted. In a bowl combine beets and pear with warm dressing, tossing to coat. Divide greens among 4 salad plates and spoon beet mixture over them. Sprinkle salads with chives. Gourmet January 1995 From: Shade MMMMM