Spinach Salad with Pear Dressing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a dinner party salad that is light, delicious and different. People are usually totally surprised to discover that the dressing is made mostly of pears. The herbs add a lot to the recipe, but be careful not to be too heavy handed with them, or they will overpower the other ingredients. Ingredients:
fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed lettuce greens |
1 granny smith apple, cut into small cubes |
2 stalks celery, sliced thin |
3 scallions, sliced |
2 ripe pears, peeled,cored and diced |
5 tablespoons raspberry vinegar |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil |
salt and pepper |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 cup raw cashews |
1/4 cup cashews (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Place spinach or lettuce greens in a large salad bowl, or on individual plates.
2. Distribute the apples, celery and scallions over the lettuce.
3. Place the remaining ingredients, except the handful of cashews for garnish, in a blender or food processor.
4. Pulse until smooth.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with extra cashews.
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