RED PEAR SALAD

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You can of course use standard green pears for this recipe, but the red pears make a more dramatic, colorful statement. From a local source.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 firm ripe red pears, unpeeled, thinly sliced
1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage (I used Hansen's Key Lime Natural Soda) or 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts or 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Place the sliced pears in a non-reactive bowl along with the soda or lime juice. Toss to coat well to keep the pears from oxidizing (turning brown).
  • Place the washed baby spinach leaves in a salad bowl. Add the green onions, feta and nuts. *NOTE: Do not add the nuts to the salad until just before serving.
  • Drain the pears and discard the liquid.
  • Add the drained pears to the salad bowl and toss to blend.
  • Serve salad with raspberry vinaigrette on side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 240.9, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 15.3, Protein 6.3

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