Best Spinach Pear Salad With Chocolate Vinaigrette Recipes

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SPINACH PEAR SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE



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Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries or watermelon, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 large pear, sliced
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside., Divide spinach among four salad plates. Top with pear, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Delicious side dish ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this spinach salad drizzled with cranberry vinaigrette and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bag (10 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In jar with tight-fitting lid, place all dressing ingredients; shake until well blended. Refrigerate.
  • Arrange spinach leaves on individual salad plates. Coat avocado slices with 1 tablespoon orange juice; arrange over spinach. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Drizzle salads with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 12 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANGOS, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette (recommended: Newman's Own)
8 cups bagged baby spinach, washed
1 1/3 cups freshly diced mango
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together cocoa powder, sugar and vinaigrette. Add spinach and toss to coat. Add mango, cranberries and walnuts. Toss together and transfer to a serving dish.

SPINACH & PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Spinach & Pear Salad With Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette image

The tasty combination of spinach and pears will keep you away from boring salads forever. From SparkPeople.com Calories: 116 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 20.5 g Protein: 2.3 g

Provided by BurtonFanatic

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 pears, cored and sliced lengthwise
8 cups torn fresh spinach
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
  • In large bowl, add the pear slices and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • Add remaining dressing, spinach and onion and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 77.1, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 13.7, Protein 2.3

MOZZARELLA STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE



Mozzarella Strawberry Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette image

A chocolate salad dressing? How else would you dress a salad on Valentine's Day? Don't let the unusual name and flavor combination confuse you-the salty prosciutto and mellow mozzarella are beautifully balanced with the sweet-tart chocolate balsamic vinegar dressing. -Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1-1/2 cups watercress
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook prosciutto over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain and set aside. , Divide salad greens and watercress among six salad plates. Arrange cheese, strawberries and prosciutto over greens., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD



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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.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Mix the first 10 ingredients together, preferably with a food processor or blender so that it mixes well. Set the dressing aside.
  • 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.

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