Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, this light vinaigrette stays well-blended and also would be great over berries or watermelon. âHealthy Cooking Test Kitchen Ingredients:
1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped |
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
3 tablespoons canola oil |
1 teaspoon honey |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach |
1 large pear, sliced |
3 tablespoons dried cranberries |
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Divide spinach among four salad plates. Top with pear, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing. Yield: 4 servings.
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