SPINACH, PEAR, AND WALNUT SALAD

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pear     Walnut     Spinach     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups lightly packed)
1 firm ripe pear, cored and sliced
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Add the spinach leaves and toss to coat.
  • 2. Divide the spinach among 4 serving plates. Place a quarter of the pear slices and walnuts on top of each salad.

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