SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Pear     Rosemary     Pecan     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable broth
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons white miso (fermented soybean paste)*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach leaves (from one 6-ounce bag)
4 teaspoons coarsely chopped toasted pecans
2 ripe pears, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Process first 5 ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into small bowl. Mix in herbs. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss spinach and pecans in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Top with sliced pears and sprinkle with cheese.
  • *Available at Japanese markets and natural foods stores, and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

What What
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients and it's always delicious.


neelma hassan12
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or fish. Just add it to the salad and you have a delicious and healthy meal.


Stanley Friday
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve at parties or potlucks.


Gloria Gutierrez
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet pears and the crunchy walnuts.


Dexter Watson
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears and rosemary vinaigrette really helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.


Babar Baid
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


jacob graham
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The pears and honey add a nice touch of sweetness, while the rosemary and balsamic vinegar give it a savory edge.


Armani Wazir
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, delicious, and healthy.


Mahmud Baguda
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This salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Atik St
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I made this salad for a baby shower and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the fresh and flavorful taste.


Nishant Yadav
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Md shakiball Hasan
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ramzan Lashari
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of greens, fruits, and nuts, and it's always delicious.


Malikown Malikown
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad and it was amazing! The creaminess of the goat cheese balanced out the acidity of the vinaigrette perfectly.


Afiya khan Khan
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I didn't have any pears on hand, so I used apples instead. It was still delicious, but I think the pears would have been better.


Jack Raolane
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. The rosemary vinaigrette was especially delicious.


Zoytax
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique and refreshing taste. I'll definitely be making it again.


GoddessNik
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I was initially skeptical about the combination of spinach, pear, and rosemary, but I'm so glad I tried this salad! The flavors and textures worked beautifully together.