BABY SPINACH, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD
A refreshing and flavoursome salad which is visually appealing and complements any meat, rice or pasta dish. Adapted from a recipe in the latest issue of the Australian magazine 'New Idea'. When I posted this initially, I just listed "pears" in the ingredients, but have since located the pears specified, and I have made the salad with those pears: CORELLA PEARS. See notes below.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Spinach
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the honey and vinegar in a medium bowl and stir until well combined; cut the pears lenghtways into 1cm-thick pieces and toss in the honey mixture.
- Cook the pears on a heated, oiled grill pan or BBQ hotplate on one side for 1 minute or until golden; remove and set aside to cool.
- Toss the walnuts in the remaining honey and balsamic vinegar mixture, and cook on a heated oiled grill pan, turning frequently, for 2 minutes or until golden brown; set aside to cool.
- FETA DRESSING: Place the milk and rosemary in a small saucepan and bring to the boil; remove and cool; discard the rosemary; place the feta in a medium bowl and gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time until it forms a smooth paste, whik in the oil and season to taste.
- SERVING: Place the pears and walnuts in a large bowl, add the baby spinach leaves and chives, pour over the feta dressing, toss well and serve.
- NOTES: Corella pears are named after the colourful Australian Corella parrot. They are a type of pear which was first developed by the German settlers who settled the Barossa Valley, in South Australia, in the 1840s. Corella pears are soft skinned, golden and red: really beautiful. As my mother said, they look as if they belong in a still life painting. They lose this colour when cooked, but they come out a beautiful golden brown, and they are so, so deliciously sweet. if you are familiar with Fuji apples, in taste and appearance, they are their cousins. I'm planning to make this salad next time with half Corella pears and half Fuji apples.
SPINACH, PEAR, AND WALNUT SALAD
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
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.
SPINACH, PEAR, AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD
This is a very tastey, but light salad I put together. Many varieties of pear grown in the Rogue Valley in southern Oregon and I adore them! It makes a great lunch salad for two or a salad course for three or four.
Provided by DoriAnni
Categories Spinach
Time 8m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash, dry, and arrange nice sized pieces of spinach on salad plates.
- Core pear.
- If there are any brown spots on the fruit, cut them off.
- Slice ripe pear into thin slices cut from top to bottom of the fruit.
- Arrange pear on spinach.
- Divide the toasted walnuts evenly among the plates.
- Top salad with a few, well placed, broad curls of the parmesean.
- Quickly whisk together orange juice and olive oil, gently spoon over dressing and serve.
STRAWBERRY-SPINACH SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-PEAR VINAIGRETTE AND WALNUT-CRUSTED CHEVRE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Chez_Alexander
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place walnuts in a shallow dish. Divide chevre into 12 equal portions, rolling to form 12 balls. Roll each ball in the walnuts until well-coated. Set walnut-crusted chevre balls aside. 2. Combine spinach, red onion, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bow; toss gently to coat evenly. Divide spinach mixture evenly among 4 salad plates or shallow bowls. 3. Top each serving with 1/4 cup strawberries and 3 chevre balls. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers points.
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