NUTTY PEAR SPINACH SALAD
Pear slices and some dried cherries, crunchy pecans, spinach and blue cheese combine to make this special savory salad from Laurie LaClair of North Richland Hills, Texas. "This elegant and impressive salad draws oohs and aahs every time I serve it," she notes. "Guests always think I've fussed, so I keep it my little secret that I can prepare this salad in 15 minutes!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pear, pecans, cherries and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 47g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Juliet Syla
j.syla@gmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.
comedy kings
k@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the combination of flavors and textures.
Wahab King
wk@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pears add a nice sweetness to the salad.
Md jihad Miaz
mm23@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's a delicious and healthy way to get your greens.
Jotey Chowdhury
jotey-c@aol.comI love the way the flavors in this salad come together. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
KURDSTAN KURDISH
kurdish-kurdstan@gmail.comThis salad is so good! I can't believe how easy it was to make.
Rasha Emad Eldin
e_rasha@gmail.comThis salad is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Kamran Idrishi
i_kamran13@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to eat.
Charmaine Sims
sims-charmaine@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.
NAMASTE Mobile
namastemobile85@aol.comI love that this salad is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious way to eat.
Rachel Mason
rachel.mason@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's packed with vitamins and minerals.
Rasmita Tamang
tamangrasmita83@yahoo.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Nedzib Malicevic
n-m96@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and tossed them together. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears.
Md. Apuo
m_apuo@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet and juicy, the nuts are crunchy, and the spinach is fresh and crisp.
Nicholas Chioma
nchioma@aol.comThis salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch. It's filling and satisfying, but it doesn't weigh you down.
Faith Koech
koech.f64@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the nuts and pears add a nice crunch.
Lilliana Ketckman Short
short.l@hotmail.comThis salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the textures are perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sobha Kali
kalis7@gmail.comI love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Elizabeth Muturi
elizabeth-m68@hotmail.comThis salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.