Beet, Pear, and Goat-Cheese Salad
 
Serves 4; Prep time: 35 minutes; Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
 
 
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
 
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
 
1 tablespoon olive oil
 
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
 
coarse salt and ground pepper
 
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2 firm, ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise
 
4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
 
1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
 
  1.   In a medium bowl, whisk together juice, vinegar, oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.
 
  2.   Arrange beets and pears on four serving plates. Drizzle with dressing. Scatter cheese and nuts over, and season with more pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.