Spinach-Pear Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette

Submitted by spatchcock

"This is on my menu for Thanksgiving. I have made this before and it is so wonderfully delicate in flavor--perfect warm up to a larger meal, and perfect Fall recipe from Cooking Light."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup freshly shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese

directions

1. Combine pear slices and spinach in large bowl.
2. Combine water and rest of ingredients (except cheese), stirring with a whisk.
3. Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss gently to coat.
4. Sprinkle with cheese.

Reviews

[LUv 2 BaKE]

I made this as the main part of a very light lunch. It was delicious. The dressing was perfect for the pear/spinach combo. The only thing I did differently is used about 1/4 of the amount of oil, for personal preference. Thanks for the great recipe!

 

[echo echo]

Wonderful combination of fruit, greens and dressing. I left off the parmesan cheese because the entree had parmesan in it. It was still delightful without.

 

[Ms B.]

Excellent salad. The dressing has just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the pears or the spinach. I will make this again.

 

[quizzail]

yum. The pears make this really good. My mom makes the dressing to use on other salads because it's really good too.