PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

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Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped or grated on a microplane zester (about 1 teaspoon)
1 large bunch or bag spinach
1 head butter or red lettuce
1 small bulb fennel
1 Bosc or Green Anjou USA Pear
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Extra parmesan cheese chunk for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Grate garlic clove into mixture and set aside.
  • Wash and dry spinach and lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces and put in a serving bowl. Cut fennel bulb in half and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible. Cut the pear in half and core. Thinly slice.
  • Slowly pour olive oil into balsamic-lemon mixture, whisking constantly until the oil is fully incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and several grinds of black pepper. Drizzle desired quantity of vinaigrette over greens and toss lightly to coat. Add the pears and fennel with additional dressing and toss again to incorporate.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to add thin curls of parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.

Hayat Saagar Nwtd 9944
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This salad is delicious! The pears and walnuts add a nice sweetness and crunch, and the parmesan vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


TNZ control
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pears.


Khanz Shoroh
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts.


Harlan Racine
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Muhammed Kashim Ocholi
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of dressing.


Cindy Allen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The pears were perfectly ripe and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Abubakar Muhammad
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This salad is amazing! The combination of pears, spinach, and walnuts is perfect, and the parmesan vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


MD samim Hossan
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The pears and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the parmesan vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Neville john Africander
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pears were perfectly ripe and the vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Abigail Smart
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Not a fan of pears in salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The sweetness of the pears paired perfectly with the bitterness of the arugula. The parmesan vinaigrette was also a nice touch. Will definitely make again!


Sushanta Adhikari
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a pre-made balsamic vinaigrette and it turned out great. The pears and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch. Will definitely make again.


Elisa kedibone molewa
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This pear and spinach salad with parmesan vinaigrette was a delightful surprise. The combination of sweet pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts was perfect, and the parmesan vinaigrette added a tangy, nutty flavor that tied everything together.