SPINACH, PEAR AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RIESLING DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Fruit     Side     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Green Bean     Spinach     White Wine     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup diced peeled cored ripe Bartlett pear
6 tablespoons medium-dry Riesling
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 pound haricots verts or small green beans, trimmed
6 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
3 ripe Bartlett pears, quartered, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Purée diced pear, Riesling, lemon juice, shallot and Dijon mustard in food processor until smooth. With machine still running, gradually add vegetable oil through feed tube and blend mixture until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer beans to medium bowl filled with ice water and cool thoroughly. Drain well. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Toss green beans, spinach and sliced pears in large bowl with enough Riesling dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

Maaliq khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Christopher Maldonado
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and green beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


All Video status
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


chingis 0119
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Wellington Mwangi
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I love that this salad is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor.


Jonathon Lowe
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Onyango Denis
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I thought the salad was just okay. The flavors didn't really come together for me.


Emily Alverson
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The salad was good, but I found the Riesling dressing to be a bit overpowering.


Zakari Hassan
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it with a different dressing next time.


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


Adedeji Kabiru
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the sweet and tangy flavors of the dressing.


Mary Bryant
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Godwin Tugbah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and green beans. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Mark Boyington
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I love the combination of spinach, pears, and green beans in this salad. The Riesling dressing is a perfect complement.


Ezenwanne divinegift
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This salad is easy to make and looks stunning on a platter. I brought it to a potluck and it was gone in minutes!


Art Shala
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The Riesling dressing is especially delicious and I love the way it pairs with the sweet pears and crisp green beans.


Beauty Queen
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This salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The spinach, pears, and green beans are all perfectly cooked and the Riesling dressing is a tangy and flavorful addition. I highly recommend this salad as a refreshing and healthy side d