Apple Pear Cucumber Salad

From: mommyoffour

On Jun 23, 2009

WOW!!! Who would have thought cucumbers would go so well with apples and pears. I too was very skeptical about the dressing, with mustard and vinegar going with the fruit. Worry no more! This was fantastic! All my family asked for seconds and really loved it. Thank you for posting.

From: Andrew Mollmann

On May 19, 2009

While making the salad, I thought that choosing to make this recipe was a mistake. I wasn't sure that the ingredients were going to come together. But it came together great and tasted pretty good!

From: justcallmetoni

On Aug 4, 2006

Very interesting and tasty salad. Funny that you can natuarally see almost any 2 or 3 ingredients together — but would not think to put all of them together. Surprisingly, I loved the apples pears and mustard together. The cucumbers, while adding crunch and color did not add nearly as much flavor.I used one Mutsu apple (pale green) and one Fuji apple (red) along with a Bosc. I did chill for about 30minutes and don't think additional time was needed often the case in these kinds of salads. The flavors came together rather quickly. And yes, replaced half the oil with water to make this lower in fat. Should point out that I am going with the new rating guides in Beta which are probably a bit more narrow than my old system. Months ago, this would have been 5 star. Thanks Chef Kate!

From: Derf

On Aug 8, 2006

This was a delicious, different salad for our dinner with our grandaughter and her husband, a big hit!!I have to admit I was suprized at how well the dressing went with the veggies and fruit. A delightful change we will use often; thanks for posting Chef Kate!!