SPINACH, PEAR, AND WALNUT SALAD

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Spinach, Pear, and Walnut Salad image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pear     Walnut     Spinach     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups lightly packed)
1 firm ripe pear, cored and sliced
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach leaves and toss to coat.
  • 2. Divide the spinach among 4 serving plates. Place a quarter of the pear slices and walnuts on top of each salad.

Morné Groenewald
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This is a unique and refreshing salad that I will definitely make again.


MR WOLF
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Neo Chauke
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Abdullah Zafar
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I usually make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Ramin Khalil
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this salad changed my mind. The pears and walnuts add a sweetness and crunch that make the spinach really delicious.


Shazad Gill
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of fiber and protein.


Benedict Kenneth
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Ricardo Oblea
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Shamim Sheikh
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I wasn't sure about the combination of spinach, pears, and walnuts, but it really works! This salad is delicious.


Lindsay Machai
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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.


Aleena Butt
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful.


Waqas Yam
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect and the combination of flavors is amazing.


Hamid Mughal
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a meal.


Danae Konstantinou
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Rebecca Salomon
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


Landon Hall
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This salad is my new favorite! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the pears.


Shudville Mullett
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The flavors were all so fresh and bright. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ahmad Reshad Azimi
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spinach, pears, walnuts, and goat cheese was perfect. I especially loved the dressing, which was light and tangy.