FRESH SPINACH & PEAR SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

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This recipe is a variation of a cooking school recipe. Whenever I take this to parties, it gets eaten up fast no matter how much extra I make.

Provided by aviva

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach leaves
3 -4 ripe pears, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Tear spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in large salad bowl (Amount of spinach can be varied based on how much dressing you like on your salad).
  • Add pears and onion.
  • In food processor with steel knife blade, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt.
  • With machine running, add oil through feed tube and process until dressing is thick (The slower you add the oil, the thicker the dressing).
  • Add poppy seeds.
  • Drizzle salad with dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Serve immediately.
  • You can make the dressing ahead and mix salad right before serving.

Angela Moreland
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This salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish. I especially like the addition of the goat cheese, which adds a creamy richness to the salad.


Abdullah Al Nobin
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really liked this salad. The pears and poppy seed dressing really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


vicky Baba Mohabbat Khan
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This salad is a perfect light lunch or dinner option. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Theyluvethann
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The dressing is also very tasty.


Matter X77
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if the dressing had been a little more tangy.


Dina Bae
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This salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish. I especially like the addition of the goat cheese, which adds a creamy richness to the salad.


Saidajannatmim Mim
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Mattie Black
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really liked this salad. The pears and poppy seed dressing really balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Munna Babu
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This salad is a perfect light lunch or dinner option. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Spooky Gamer
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I really enjoyed this salad! It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The dressing is also very tasty.


marci!
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This salad was a disappointment. The spinach was wilted and the pears were mushy. The dressing was also bland.


Nadeem khan Mustajab khan
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit too subtle for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if the dressing had been a little more tangy.


Lodonna LoDonna
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Abby Western
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so refreshing and flavorful. The poppy seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Malik Shams
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of spinach, pears, and poppy seed dressing. I've also tried adding crumbled bacon and dried cranberries to the salad, and it's delicious that way


Eleanor Nelson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the addition of the goat cheese, which added a creamy richness to the salad.


Jelon Rahaman
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This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The spinach is fresh and crisp, the pears are sweet and juicy, and the poppy seed dressing is creamy and tangy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.