SAUTEED PEAR & SPINACH SALAD

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This salad is amazing and I have made the dressing just to use for other recipes! Usually salads are big in the summer but with the pears being sauteed and the pecan nuts added to this one - its perfect for winter too!

Provided by browneyes315

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 bosc pears
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 ounces Baby Spinach
1/2 cup gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Peel, core and cut pears into 1/2 inch slices. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for around 3 minutes, set aside. Add 2 tsps of oil to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add your sliced pears and sprinkle with brown sugar. Do not stir, let the brown sugar some what crystalize on the ingredients. Cook the pears about 5 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Stir to melt the brown sugar and transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tsp of oil to pan and add shallot, salt and pepper. Stir for about 3 seconds and add pple juice, cider vinegar, and mustard. Whisk for 3-4 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add pears.
  • Place cleaned spinach in a serving bowl - top with pears and dressing. Toss all together and divide salad on plates. Arrange the gorgonzola and pecans on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.7, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1154.7, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 35.5, Protein 12.2

Sami Tiktoker
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Rick Almond
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Yaya Coffee
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears and goat cheese are a match made in heaven.


Akintayo Miracle
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This salad is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Self Defender
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Kourosh
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5 stars! This salad is a winner.


Shelly Simpson -Christian
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This is my new favorite salad! The dressing is so good, I could drink it.


Nayan Kumar
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used arugula instead of spinach and it was still great.


Zakari Hassan
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The sautéed pears were especially delicious.


WAQAS PRINCE 302
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, salty bacon, and tangy goat cheese was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.