Spinach Salad with Pears, Almonds and Cranberries

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6PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 0 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 4

This salad hits the mark. The salty-sweet pairing of nuts and fruit with the mustard dressing is a fabulous combination.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 tsp mustard, coarse, ground

2 tsp pancake syrup, maple-flavored suggested

2 tsp uncooked shallot(s), minced

1/4 tsp table salt

1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

6 oz fresh spinach, fresh, baby leaves (about 8 cups)

1 large pear(s), red, ripe, cored, thinly sliced into 12 pieces*

6 Tbsp chopped almonds, unsalted, dry-roasted**

1/4 cup(s) dried cranberries

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, water, oil, mustard, syrup, shallots, salt and pepper until blended; pour 1/4 cup of dressing into a large bowl. Add spinach and toss until coated.
Arrange 2 cups of dressed spinach on each of 4 salad plates. Top each with 3 pear slices and then sprinkle each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of almonds and 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries. Drizzle each salad with about 1 tablespoon of remaining dressing and serve. Yields 1 salad per serving.

Notes

*Red pears add beautiful color to this salad but feel free to substitute any ripe pear.

**If you can’t find roasted almonds, roast your own by spreading almonds on a baking sheet and roasting them in a 350ºF oven for 10 minutes.

In summer months, swap ripe peaches or nectarines for the pears.

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marthaeileen
5/18/2013 3:07:29 PM

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this has become one of my favorite salads to bring to family gatherings. It's simple and very tasty. You can substitute any fruit - strawberries or apple are also good. I make extra dressing for future salads I take to lunch.

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f8700026 (becky)
4/20/2013 7:44:55 PM

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I made this salad for a party, and all loved it. Since we weren't plating the salad, I cut up the pears in bite sized pieces and tossed all the ingredients together in a big salad bowl. I've already printed off the recipe to give to several guests.

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robyn471 (robyn)
3/26/2013 1:10:12 PM

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I made this salad as written and we loved it! I did use a Bosc pear instead of a red pear - no discernable difference. Would definitely make it again!

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abs1234
12/27/2012 8:25:22 AM

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I made this for my family's Christmas get together for a healthy alternative. It was delicious and my sister asked me for the recipe!

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Spinach Salad with Pears, Almonds and Cranberries

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