Pears with Walnut and Spinach with Citrusy Dressing

Pears with Walnut and Spinach with Citrusy Dressing

Total Time

15 Mins

Serves

4

Description

Walnuts and pears shine in this simple, delicious salad that is easy to make and sure to please.

Ingredients

Citrusy Dressing

  • 1 USA Anjou or Bartlett Pear, very ripe or overripe, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped

  • 1/4 cup Mandarin orange juice, freshly squeezed

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar, unseasoned

  • 2 tsp ginger, freshly grated

  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil, toasted or olive oil

Salad

  • 1 bag baby spinach (5oz)

  • 1 green Anjou pear, large, perfectly ripe, cored and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, divided salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

  1. To prepare dressing, puree chopped pear, juice, vinegar, ginger, salt and pepper in a small blender until smooth. Add oil and blend again. (May be prepared up to 1 week ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.)

  2. Place spinach, pears and 1⁄4 cup walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1⁄4 cup dressing and toss lightly to coat.

  3. Add additional dressing, salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and serve immediately.

NUTRITION

  • Calories: 230 cal
  • Total Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 9.9 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5 g
  • Total Sugars: 10 g
  • Protein: 4 g
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