SPINACH, PEAR AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH RIESLING DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Fruit     Side     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Green Bean     Spinach     White Wine     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup diced peeled cored ripe Bartlett pear
6 tablespoons medium-dry Riesling
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 pound haricots verts or small green beans, trimmed
6 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
3 ripe Bartlett pears, quartered, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Purée diced pear, Riesling, lemon juice, shallot and Dijon mustard in food processor until smooth. With machine still running, gradually add vegetable oil through feed tube and blend mixture until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer beans to medium bowl filled with ice water and cool thoroughly. Drain well. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Toss green beans, spinach and sliced pears in large bowl with enough Riesling dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

Zeeshan Khaksar
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved them in this salad. They were so sweet and juicy.


Kaviya Boy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Deadbeat Gamers
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love it!


nikki chafin
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is a game-changer. It's so delicious and satisfying.


Dewiz Wisdom
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mehlab Baloch
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


MB Emon
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet pears, tangy dressing, and crunchy nuts are a perfect match.


MD. RIFAT KHAN
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Amir Hafeez Abbasi
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Javon Alder
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This salad is a great way to sneak some healthy greens into your diet.


Todd Doering
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Touseeq Don
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The Riesling dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's light and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients.


Hanif Brohi
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I'm not a huge fan of pears, but I loved them in this salad. They were so sweet and juicy.


PaLtaneY YT
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of fruit, nuts, and cheese, and it's always delicious.


Deban yadav Yadav
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to this salad, and it was delicious! It added a creamy and tangy flavor that really complemented the other ingredients.


nikita steer
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


William Menendez
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tinkamanyire David
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish for any meal.


Asif Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the dressing was light and flavorful.


The original SRG
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spinach, pears, and green beans was unique and refreshing, and the Riesling dressing was the perfect finishing touch.