STRAWBERRY, SPINACH, AND PEAR SALAD

Strawberry, Spinach, and Pear Salad image

Spinach leaves and romaine are tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced strawberries, sliced pears, toasted black walnuts, and feta cheese.

Provided by Allie

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup black walnuts
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, torn
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette
8 large strawberries, sliced
2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced
1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast the nuts while stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
Toss together the spinach and romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup of balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the strawberries, pears, feta cheese, and walnuts over the top of the salad. Dress the salad with another 3 tablespoons vinaigrette to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 14.3 g