SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE

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This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can s&w california sun pears in light syrup, drained, reserving 1/4 of the syrup
2 teaspoons honey mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard, sweetened with honey to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups Baby Spinach or 8 cups other tender salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.

Shishir Lamichhane
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Aram Kamal
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I love the combination of spinach, pear, and walnuts. The gorgonzola cheese adds a nice richness.


Adewole Ayomide
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


iraqi carbon
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I'm not a fan of pears, but I loved this salad. The flavors were perfect together.


R F
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Rod Rick17
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This is the best spinach salad I've ever had. The flavors are amazing.


Md Amran
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Robin Lehmann
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Kerry Nay
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad for any occasion.


Change the Course
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Isabella Kachere
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I'm not a big fan of gorgonzola, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still delicious!


Arbab ali Gopang
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and pears. It's also a great make-ahead salad.


Kaaf McCall
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I love the combination of spinach, pear, and gorgonzola. The walnuts and pear vinaigrette add the perfect finishing touch.


Mr Wicky
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This is my new favorite salad! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


israrkhan durrani
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Fardin Dm
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Malaya Morales
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I've never been a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Musa Barasa
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the spinach, pear, gorgonzola, walnuts, and pear vinaigrette all complemented each other perfectly. I especially loved the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the pears.