Best 9 Spinach Pear Salad Wbacon And Honey Dijon Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with this exquisite spinach pear salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Featuring fresh, crisp spinach, juicy pear slices, and savory bacon, this salad is a feast for the senses. The crowning glory is the irresistible honey Dijon dressing, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy that elevates the salad to a gourmet experience. Whether you're hosting a special dinner or simply craving a wholesome and flavorful meal, this spinach pear salad with bacon and honey Dijon dressing is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING



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Great salad idea! Enjoy this cheesy green salad that can be made easily using baby spinach leaves, pears and dressed with delicious honey-mustard salad dressing - ready in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
2 pears, unpeeled, each cut into 8 lengthwise wedges
2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup purchased honey-mustard salad dressing

Steps:

  • Arrange spinach leaves on 8 individual serving plates or on large platter. Top each with pear wedges, cheese, onion and walnuts.
  • Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons salad dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 15 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces young spinach
2 large eggs
8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
  • While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 1-inch cubes day-old multigrain bread
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place on a half sheet tray and toast for 20 minutes.
  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the pecans, lettuce, pears and croutons. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the honey, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a Mason jar and shake.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn spinach leaves
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON DRESSING



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Why buy salad dressing from the store?? Isn't that the whole reason you order a salad in the restaurant? It's the dressing!!! The mustard makes this a good pairing with a simple pork.

Provided by YiayiaMouse

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, good quality
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 -2 egg, hard-boiled and chopped
8 ounces baby spinach leaves, cleaned and stems removed

Steps:

  • Add honey to the mustard.
  • Whisk thoroughly.
  • Pour oil into mix, whisking constantly.
  • Add dressing to DRY spinich, and toss gently.
  • Plate servings and add crumbled bacon and egg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 98.4, Sodium 277.6, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.3, Protein 7.7

STRAWBERRY, SPINACH, AND PEAR SALAD



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Spinach leaves and romaine are tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced strawberries, sliced pears, toasted black walnuts, and feta cheese.

Provided by Allie

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup black walnuts
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, torn
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
8 large strawberries, sliced
2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast the nuts while stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
  • Toss together the spinach and romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup of balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the strawberries, pears, feta cheese, and walnuts over the top of the salad. Dress the salad with another 3 tablespoons vinaigrette to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

BACON PEAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING



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This simple salad is an elegant side dish for any menu. With a blend of fresh pears and warm, comforting flavors, it's perfect for special meals. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped leaf lettuce
2 cups chopped fresh kale
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
PARMESAN GARLIC DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce and kale. Top with pears, pepper jack cheese and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.

Provided by brightlightz

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
2 strips crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
  • Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g

HOT SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-DIJON DRESSING



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Jazz up spinach salad with tasty add-ins, and make our Hot Spinach Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing. This Hot Spinach Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing is perfect for dinner parties, family gatherings and more!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/8 tsp. black pepper
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1/2 lb. baby portobello mushrooms, stemmed, cut into thin slices
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
1/2 cup KRAFT Cheddar & Swiss Cheese Deliciously Paired for Eggs

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper until blended.
  • Cook and stir bacon in small skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add vinegar mixture to reserved drippings; cook 2 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Toss spinach with mushrooms and nuts in large bowl. Add hot vinegar mixture; mix lightly.
  • Top with bacon, eggs and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes, to enhance their flavor.
  • If you don't have honey Dijon dressing, you can make your own by whisking together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon. Just crumble it into the salad before serving.
  • This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken or shrimp added.

Conclusion:

This spinach pear salad with bacon and honey Dijon dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, salty bacon, and tangy dressing is irresistible. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just 15 minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this spinach pear salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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