SPINACH PEAR SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE

Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette image

Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries or watermelon, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 large pear, sliced
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside., Divide spinach among four salad plates. Top with pear, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges