FRESH SPINACH & PEAR SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

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This recipe is a variation of a cooking school recipe. Whenever I take this to parties, it gets eaten up fast no matter how much extra I make.

Provided by aviva

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach leaves
3 -4 ripe pears, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Tear spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces and place in large salad bowl (Amount of spinach can be varied based on how much dressing you like on your salad).
  • Add pears and onion.
  • In food processor with steel knife blade, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt.
  • With machine running, add oil through feed tube and process until dressing is thick (The slower you add the oil, the thicker the dressing).
  • Add poppy seeds.
  • Drizzle salad with dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Serve immediately.
  • You can make the dressing ahead and mix salad right before serving.

Rora Maro
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This salad is not worth the effort. There are much better recipes out there.


Rahel Ahmed
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This salad was a disappointment. It was not as flavorful as I had hoped.


Rashika Navodani
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The dressing was a bit too oily for my liking.


Mandilakhe Kalolo
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Valobasar Pagol
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Jazzy Lagabed
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zaker Khan
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This salad is a winner! It's light and refreshing, but also filling and satisfying. The dressing is the perfect complement to the rest of the ingredients.


Zya Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed bedo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the sweet pears and the tangy goat cheese. The poppy seed dressing is also a nice touch.


Zinhle Moyo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination and how refreshing it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Taimoor Kapri
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures! The combination of the sweet pears, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was simply divine. The poppy seed dressing added a nutty and slightly sweet touch that tied everything together perf