SPINACH PEAR SALAD FROM RESTAURATEUR, TOM DOUGLAS
This salad is perfect. AND the curried cashews make outstanding appetizers, garnishes, snacks or gifts; the honey-sesame dressing can be used on any number of salads. The contrast of colors, flavors and textures is inspired. Tom Douglas is chef and owner of 4 Seattle eateries and this salad has been on his menu.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Curried Cashews: Preheat oven to 400°; toast cashews on baking sheet for 8-10 minutes or until golden; combine remaining ingredients; add hot cashews, toss until coated; set aside to cool.
- Honey-Sesame Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients and whisk until emulsified.
- Salad: Cut bacon into 1/2" pieces and cook until crisp.
- Put greens, onions and sliced pears in a bowl and toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well.
- Place salad on six plates; sprinkle each with bacon and curried cashews; garnish with cluster of grapes placed at the side of each plate.
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Syed Rauf
[email protected]Overall, this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Julie Payne
[email protected]This salad is very bland. It needs more flavor. I would recommend adding some herbs or spices to the dressing.
Joan Taylor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dressing was way too salty. I had to add a lot of extra honey to balance it out.
Uchechi Ojo
[email protected]The pears in this salad were not ripe enough and they were very hard. It made the salad difficult to eat.
wahid nafiz
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more tart dressing.
Umer Wazir
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of honey to the dressing to make it even sweeter.
Walter Mnisi
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and savory combination of the pears and blue cheese.
Tsedenya Sertsu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, so I substituted feta cheese instead. It worked out great and the salad was still very flavorful.
Kolbil Bright
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Nosisa Mnguni
[email protected]I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the pears added a nice sweetness to the salad.
Muhammad Ansari
[email protected]This salad was an absolute delight! The combination of the sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this salad again!