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Spinach and Pear Salad




Source of Recipe


Cooking Light-10/01






Recipe Introduction


Flat-leaf or baby spinach works best in this salad, but you can also use red-leaf lettuce.





List of Ingredients



• 2 tablespoons water
  
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 tablespoon honey
  
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 Bosc or Anjou pear, cut lengthwise into 15 slices
  
• 8 cups torn spinach
  
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  






Instructions



1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
   
2. Place the pear slices in a large bowl. Spoon 1 tablespoon dressing over pears; toss to coat. Add the remaining dressing, spinach, and onion; toss to coat.
   
3. Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 1-1/2 cups).