Spinach-Pear Salad

Submitted by breezermom

"I love spinach, and have developed quite a fondness for pears lately. This salad was posted by Bonnie Lloyd in the cookbook "June Fete Fare". Cooking time is the time it takes to toast the pecan halves."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 small onion
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 2 pears, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup pecan halves, toasted

directions

1. Mix the first 10 ingredients together, preferably with a food processor or blender so that it mixes well. Set the dressing aside.
2. Remove and discard the stems from the spinach leaves. Wash spinach, and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the spinach, pears, raisins, and pecans in a large bowl. Pour reserved dressing over salad, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[SB61287]

This was an excellent salad. We love pears & spinach and had both so this was a no brainer. DH said "give it 10 stars" Made for trifecta football Pool week 11

 

[ginaconway721_50072]

Delicious. I have a sister whoe doesn't eat sugar, so I tried without the sugar. It was still good.

 

[BakinBaby]

Great Salad, I loved using the pears. I didn't have rasins or pecans, so next time I REALLY like it. Made for Tag forum.

 

[Debbwl]

A tasty unique spinach salad. Really like the contrast between the pears and the spinach. The Parmesan gives this dressing a nice sharpness that works so well with the pears and rains. Also really enjoyed the toasted pecans. Cut recipe in half and made one tiny change by using dark raisins instead of golden raisins. Thanks for the post.