NUTTY PEAR SPINACH SALAD

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Pear slices and some dried cherries, crunchy pecans, spinach and blue cheese combine to make this special savory salad from Laurie LaClair of North Richland Hills, Texas. "This elegant and impressive salad draws oohs and aahs every time I serve it," she notes. "Guests always think I've fussed, so I keep it my little secret that I can prepare this salad in 15 minutes!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 large pear, thinly sliced
2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pear, pecans, cherries and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 47g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Aftab Dawood
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Sheila Evans
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The pears were not ripe enough and the salad was not as flavorful as I had hoped.


Raj Media24
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I found the dressing to be a bit bland.


Wassi Ullah
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


usman raja usman
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Qazi Waqas
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Metodi Dimitrov
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of pears and spinach.


Shahid Hassan Birahmani (S Baloch)
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


mercy wamucii
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I love this salad! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Jaydel Holder
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's healthy and delicious, and it's easy to make.


Mia Georgia play mgp
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I made this salad for lunch and it was so refreshing and filling. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Natnael Mekonnen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I also added some crumbled bacon and it was delicious.


Leonard
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good. The pears and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch.


Soukot Mondol
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Andrea Serna
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the dressing, which was light and flavorful.


sabiha bosri
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This salad was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The pears were sweet and juicy, the spinach was fresh and crisp, the walnuts added a nice crunch, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this sa