Texas Vintner's Salad

~ From the Beatnik Gourmet

Ingredients

Serves 4 people

1/2 bunch red grapes & 1/2 bunch green table grapes

2 medium Red Delicious apples, cored & diced 

3 celery stalks, diced in small pieces 

2 tbsp. red wine vinegar  

2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup pecan halves 

4-6 oz. Texas artisanal bleu cheese crumbled

1 cup sour cream

1 lemon 

Cayenne pepper to taste 

Brown sugar 

Salt, pepper, & sugar to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss pecan halves in with brown sugar & cayenne pepper; arrange evenly on sheet pan & toast.
2. Toss cored & chopped apple in with the lemon to avoid browning.
3. Mix sour cream with both apple cider & red wine vinegar; add salt, pepper & sugar to taste to create a creamy, balanced base dressing.
4. Combine apple, celery, grapes, 3/4 the amount of bleu cheese & dressing. Toss thoroughly.
5. Use remaining bleu cheese to top salad along with toasted candied pecans.