Autumn Apple, Pear, And Cheddar Salad With Pecans

Ingredients:1 cup apple juice2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper10 cup gourmet salad greens (about 10 ounces)1 cup seedless red grapes, halved1 medium McIntosh apple, cored and cut into 18 wedges1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and cut into 18 wedges1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely shredded sharp cheddar…

Field Salad With Warm Soy Dressing

Ingredients:2 (5-ounce) bags gourmet salad greens (about 16 cups)1 cup red bell pepper strips1 cup diagonally sliced snow peas1/3 cup diagonally sliced green onions2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons apple juice2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)1 tablespoon dark sesame oil1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger1 garlic clove, minced

Kickin’ Asian Chicken Salad

Ingredients:1 tablespoon prepared wasabi powder (dried Japanese horseradish)2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon chopped shallots1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 ounce firm tofu3/4 pound beets3/4 pound sweet potato1 cup shiitake mushrooms6 cups gourmet salad greens3/4 pound ready-to-eat roasted skinned, boned chicken breasts, shredded (such as Tyson)

Seared Scallop Salad

Ingredients:2 teaspoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 1/2 pounds large sea scallopsCooking spray4 cups packaged gourmet salad greens2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 1 pound)1 cup preshredded carrot1 cup sliced cucumber1/4 cup prechopped red onion1/4 cup light red wine vinaigrette

Réveillon Salad

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled fresh pumpkin (about 12 ounces)Cooking spray3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided14 cups lightly packed gourmet salad greens3/4 cup golden raisins1/4 cup hard cider1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons Dijon mustard8 gingersnaps, crushed (about 2 ounces)