SPINACH, PEAR, AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

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This is a very tastey, but light salad I put together. Many varieties of pear grown in the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon and I adore them! It makes a great lunch salad for two or a salad course for three or four.

Provided by DoriAnni

Categories     Spinach

Time 8m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 ripe pear
1/3 cup toasted walnuts
parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil

Steps:

  • Wash, dry, and arrange nice sized pieces of spinach on salad plates.
  • Core pear.
  • If there are any brown spots on the fruit, cut them off.
  • Slice ripe pear into thin slices cut from top to bottom of the fruit.
  • Arrange pear on spinach.
  • Divide the toasted walnuts evenly among the plates.
  • Top salad with a few, well placed, broad curls of the parmesean.
  • Quickly whisk together orange juice and olive oil, gently spoon over dressing and serve.

khalid salimatu
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I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste. ⭐⭐


Zaheer Malik
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Creaner Tyler
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but this salad was still really good! The dressing is amazing and the walnuts add a nice crunch. ?


MD-DAUDA Mwima
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also really filling and satisfying. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Dalim Sk
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Meh. ?


Buckz aobakwe
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears. The dressing is also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again! ?


Denis Funez
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Not bad! ?


Raiha Monir
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. ? The dressing is light and tangy, and the toasted walnuts add a nice crunch. I've also tried adding crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese, which is a great way to add some extra f


Beauty Sadiya
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Easy and refreshing! ?


Israel Mzungwana
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, pears, and walnuts was a unique and delicious twist on a classic salad. I highly recommend it! ?