Spinach Salad with Pears and Walnuts

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Prep Time
6 Mins
Cook Time
1 Min
Yield
6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup salad, 2 teaspoons goat cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons walnuts)
January 2008
RECIPE BY Oxmoor House

Pears are one of the few fruits that improve in flavor and texture after they're picked. The sweetness of the pear slices balances the tangy vinaigrette and sharp cheese in this colorful salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 small ripe red Bartlett pear, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 115
  • Fat 8.6g
  • Satfat 2g
  • Protein 3.1g
  • Carbohydrate 8.3g
  • Cholesterol 5mg
  • Iron 1mg
  • Sodium 106mg
  • Caloriesfromfat 67%
  • Fiber 2.2g
  • Calcium 65mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.

Step 2

Combine spinach and pear in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over spinach mixture; toss gently to combine. Arrange spinach mixture evenly on plates. Top evenly with goat cheese and walnuts.

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