Best Spinach Salad With Pear Dressing Recipes

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SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING



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Great salad idea! Enjoy this cheesy green salad that can be made easily using baby spinach leaves, pears and dressed with delicious honey-mustard salad dressing - ready in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
2 pears, unpeeled, each cut into 8 lengthwise wedges
2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup purchased honey-mustard salad dressing

Steps:

  • Arrange spinach leaves on 8 individual serving plates or on large platter. Top each with pear wedges, cheese, onion and walnuts.
  • Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons salad dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 15 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS



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A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g 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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING



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This is a dinner party salad that is light, delicious and different. People are usually totally surprised to discover that the dressing is made mostly of pears. The herbs add a lot to the recipe, but be careful not to be too heavy handed with them, or they will overpower the other ingredients.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed lettuce greens
1 granny smith apple, cut into small cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
3 scallions, sliced
2 ripe pears, peeled,cored and diced
5 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup cashews (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place spinach or lettuce greens in a large salad bowl, or on individual plates.
  • Distribute the apples, celery and scallions over the lettuce.
  • Place the remaining ingredients, except the handful of cashews for garnish, in a blender or food processor.
  • Pulse until smooth.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with extra cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 78.2, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 2.4

CRANBERRY PEAR SPINACH SALAD



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A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect way to round out holiday meals. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
2 medium pears, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and pears. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WARM SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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Serve as a firt course, or a light luncheon dish with whole grain bread. You can vary the flavor and texture by substituting apples, peaches, papayas or melon for the pear. Taken from the Family Circle Cookbook.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) bag spinach, rinsed dried and torn into bite-size pieces
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place spinach in large bowl.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Remove to paper towel to drain.
  • Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings from skillet.
  • Add oil to drippings in skillet and heat.
  • Add onion; cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add pear to spinach.
  • Pour hot dressing over spinach and pear; toss well to coat.
  • Crumble bacon and sprinkle over salad.
  • Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY, SPINACH, AND PEAR SALAD



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Spinach leaves and romaine are tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced strawberries, sliced pears, toasted black walnuts, and feta cheese.

Provided by Allie

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup black walnuts
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, torn
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
8 large strawberries, sliced
2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast the nuts while stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
  • Toss together the spinach and romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup of balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the strawberries, pears, feta cheese, and walnuts over the top of the salad. Dress the salad with another 3 tablespoons vinaigrette to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

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