Poached Beets and Pear Salad - RVAg

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 lbs beets (peeled)
• salt & black pepper
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1-1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1-1/2 cup apple juice or cider
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 firm pears
• 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp shallots
• 1 tsp garlic oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 6 cups kale or other greens
• 2 oz blue cheese or feta (optional)