SPINACH SALAD WITH PEAR AND AVOCADO

Spinach Salad With Pear and Avocado image

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories Pears

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (6 ounce) package ready-to-use Baby Spinach, stems removed
1 ripe Anjou pear, peeled, cubed
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, cubed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
Mix spinach, pear, avocado and onion in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 182.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 4.1