SPINACH SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING

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This is a dinner party salad that is light, delicious and different. People are usually totally surprised to discover that the dressing is made mostly of pears. The herbs add a lot to the recipe, but be careful not to be too heavy handed with them, or they will overpower the other ingredients.

Provided by Geema

Categories Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed lettuce greens
1 granny smith apple, cut into small cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
3 scallions, sliced
2 ripe pears, peeled,cored and diced
5 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup cashews (to garnish)

Steps:

Place spinach or lettuce greens in a large salad bowl, or on individual plates.
Distribute the apples, celery and scallions over the lettuce.
Place the remaining ingredients, except the handful of cashews for garnish, in a blender or food processor.
Pulse until smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with extra cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 78.2, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 2.4

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