AUTUMN SPINACH SALAD

Autumn Spinach Salad image

For a company-special dish, whip up this simple homemade dressing the night before and toss with autumn salad just before serving. -Greta Igl, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium pear, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.