SPINACH PEAR SALAD FROM RESTAURATEUR, TOM DOUGLAS
This salad is perfect. AND the curried cashews make outstanding appetizers, garnishes, snacks or gifts; the honey-sesame dressing can be used on any number of salads. The contrast of colors, flavors and textures is inspired. Tom Douglas is chef and owner of 4 Seattle eateries and this salad has been on his menu.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Curried Cashews: Preheat oven to 400°; toast cashews on baking sheet for 8-10 minutes or until golden; combine remaining ingredients; add hot cashews, toss until coated; set aside to cool.
- Honey-Sesame Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients and whisk until emulsified.
- Salad: Cut bacon into 1/2" pieces and cook until crisp.
- Put greens, onions and sliced pears in a bowl and toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well.
- Place salad on six plates; sprinkle each with bacon and curried cashews; garnish with cluster of grapes placed at the side of each plate.
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omar sayed
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears.
Alexa Nerd
[email protected]This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy greens into your diet. It's also a good way to use up leftover fruit.
Lisa Cook
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they loved it! My kids especially liked the pears.
Cielo
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
Shanice Hyndman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still really good!
Sarmila Lama
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a good way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Qareer Laghari
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the flavors of the spinach, pears, and blue cheese came together.
Measure Less
[email protected]This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was too sweet and the pears were not ripe. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Najma Rafique
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always fresh and delicious. I love the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the pears.
Muntaha's Aviary
[email protected]This salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of spinach, pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is perfect. I especially loved the dressing, which was tangy and sweet at the same time. I will definitely be making this salad again!