California Bartlett Pear and Spinach Salad

A deliciously fresh California salad

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• Salad

• 1 (10 ounce) package  washed and ready-to-eat fresh spinach
• 2 -3  large  ripe california bartlett pears, cored, quartered and sliced
• 1  california avocado, peeled and diced
• 3 -4  slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh  sliced mushrooms (optional)

• Dressing

• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 -2  teaspoon Dijon mustard, to taste

Directions

1. Combine spinach, pears, avocado, bacon, pine nuts, cranberries and mushrooms in salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together and drizzle over salad. Toss before serving.