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

Name: Nell’’s Superb Spinach, Pear, and Dried Cherry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6
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.

By Nell Waldrop
@marnelwal

My Family's Favorite Salad

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

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Serves:

4-6

Prep:

15 Min

Ingredients

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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.

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

Step-by-Step

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.

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