Nell’’s Superb Spinach, Pear, and Dried Cherry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Lettuce Salads, Fruit Salads, Quick & Easy
Serves:	4-6
Prep Time:	15 Min

Ingredients

2	ripe pears, peeled and sliced thinly (peeled is how my family likes it; if yours doesn’t mind, the peeling is fine)
1 pkg	spinach, washed and de-stemmed
1/3 c	dried cherries (dried cranberries are a good substitute)
1/2 c	pecans, roasted and chopped
1/2 c	freshly squeezed citrus juice (1 lemon and 1-2 oranges)
3/4 c	good olive oil
2 tsp	dijon mustard
2 tsp	local honey
1 1/2 Tbsp	champagne or white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp	kosher salt
1/4 tsp	freshly ground black pepper
4 oz	crumbled goat cheese (optional) i serve this onthe side so those who don't want the cheese don't have to eat it.

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Nell Waldrop

Lightly Salted

Metairie, LA (pop. 1M)

marnelwal

Member Since Sep 2010

Nell's Notes:

My Family's Favorite Salad

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the citrus juice, olive oil, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste dressing and correct to taste.

Pour half of dressing over pears in bottom of salad bowl. Add spinach and cherries, but DO NOT STIR until ready to serve. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator, stir thoroughly, add pecans and serve.