AUTUMN SPINACH SALAD

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For a company-special dish, whip up this simple homemade dressing the night before and toss with autumn salad just before serving. -Greta Igl, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium pear, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Marcel Jurkowski (Marcello)
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This salad was a disappointment. It was bland and boring.


Mirell Maasikas
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I'm not sure I would make this salad again, but it was interesting to try something new.


Haman Jharna
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Dwayne G
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I would recommend this salad to anyone who loves spinach salads.


Lokesh Malla
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Itomo Sylvester
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I'm not a big fan of apples in salads, but I actually really liked them in this one.


Kalab Yirga
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Adinya Owakele
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The apples and walnuts add a nice crunch, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Bernice Parker
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very healthy.


Alyssa Carson
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I would definitely make this salad again. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


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


Donald Fraser
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Carter Burnam
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more savory dressing.


cynthia roque
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the apples and walnuts added a nice touch.


adam jolley
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the dressing.


Gateway Commerce
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the apples and walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Johanna Fermin
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect - the sweet apples, the salty bacon, the tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.