Roasted Pear-Spinach Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp butter
2 pears
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
8 slices ciabatta
3 oz blue cheese
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 oz baby spinach

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Grease baking sheet with butter.
Core pears and cut each into 8 weges; toss with sugar and place on baking sheet, cut sides down.
Bake 15 minutes until soft and browned on undersides.
Transfer to waxed paper to cool.
Place almonds on an ungreased baking sheet and toast 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.
Stir in half of the cranberries and set aside.
Reduce oven temp to 400 degrees.
Cut each slice of bread in half. Brush both sides with a little olive oli and toast on baking sheet 3 minutes per side.
Remove from oven; crumble cheese and divide among toasts.
Return to oven and bake 4 to 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in blender, combine the remaining cranberries, vinegar, honey, and mustard. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
With blender running, add 1/3 cup oil in a slow steady stream.
In a bowl, toss together the spinach, halfthe almond mixture, and vinaigreete to taste.
Divide greens among tumblers; top with pears, toasts, and additional almond mixture.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	223.64 Kcal (936 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.68g	23%
Cholesterol	7.4mg	2%
Sodium	151.99mg	6%
Potassium	220.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	21.48g	7%
Sugars	15.71g	63%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	12%
Protein	3.88g	8%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	85.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	217.69 Kcal (911 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.29g	23%
Cholesterol	7.2mg	2%
Sodium	147.96mg	6%
Potassium	214.95mg	5%
Total Carbs	20.91g	7%
Sugars	15.3g	63%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	12%
Protein	3.78g	8%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	82.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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