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Spinach Salad With Caramelized Pears and Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Spinach Salad With Caramelized Pears and Cranberry Vinaigrette Recipe

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Spinach Salad With Caramelized Pears and Cranberry Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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1 large pear, chopped
2 tsp butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 large red onion, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 (10 oz) bag fresh spinach
1 cup halved grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tbsp grated ginger
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 salt

Directions:

Melt butter in saute pan over medium heat; add pear and brown sugar and saute until browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Heat oil in saute pan over medium heat; add red onion, vinegar and sugar and saute until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Toast walnut pieces in dry skillet over medium heat until fragant and beginning to darken (Optional).
Combine spinach, tomatoes, pears, onions, blue cheese and walnuts.
Combine dressing ingredients and toss with salad (recipe may make more dressing than you need for this salad).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	263.39 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.53g	24%
Cholesterol	13.44mg	4%
Sodium	167.04mg	7%
Potassium	287.16mg	6%
Total Carbs	27.11g	9%
Sugars	18.47g	74%
Dietary Fiber	3.27g	13%
Protein	5.04g	10%
Vitamin C	15.2mg	25%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	93.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105 Kcal (440 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.19g	24%
Cholesterol	5.36mg	4%
Sodium	66.59mg	7%
Potassium	114.48mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.81g	9%
Sugars	7.36g	74%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	13%
Protein	2.01g	10%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	25%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	37.1mg	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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