SAUTEED PEAR & SPINACH SALAD
This salad is amazing and I have made the dressing just to use for other recipes! Usually salads are big in the summer but with the pears being sauteed and the pecan nuts added to this one - its perfect for winter too!
Provided by browneyes315
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel, core and cut pears into 1/2 inch slices. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for around 3 minutes, set aside. Add 2 tsps of oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add your sliced pears and sprinkle with brown sugar. Do not stir, let the brown sugar some what crystalize on the ingredients. Cook the pears about 5 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Stir to melt the brown sugar and transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining 1 tsp of oil to pan and add shallot, salt and pepper. Stir for about 3 seconds and add pple juice, cider vinegar, and mustard. Whisk for 3-4 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add pears.
- Place cleaned spinach in a serving bowl - top with pears and dressing. Toss all together and divide salad on plates. Arrange the gorgonzola and pecans on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.7, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1154.7, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 35.5, Protein 12.2
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Hijab Rasheed
[email protected]I can't wait to try this salad with different types of fruit, like apples or grapes.
wayne bailey
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.
Mr Sabbir Rahman
[email protected]I love how versatile this salad is. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Latisha Williams
[email protected]This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory.
Kojo Koomson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Rao Hamza
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Abdulai Mohammed
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.
Silvia Mallen Wilhelmi
[email protected]This salad is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Malik A S
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.
Nnenna Ogbonna
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Sunny ffgaming
[email protected]I love the contrast of flavors in this salad. The sweet pears, salty bacon, and tangy goat cheese are a perfect combination.
Oluwadamilola Popoola
[email protected]This salad is so healthy and delicious. I feel good about eating it.
Miss Blu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nnaji Cisse
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Charity m Kamutuwe
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears.
Nisha Das
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The pears were perfectly cooked and the dressing was delicious.
Tsedale G/Mariam
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The pears and spinach are a great combination.
Rayaz Bhattar52
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's a great weeknight meal.
Tuhin Arben
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, salty bacon, and tangy goat cheese was perfect.