Spinach And Pear Salad With Rosemary Vinaigrette Food

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS, WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Chop 1 pear and slice remaining two.
• Put chopped pear, oil, vinegar, mustard and honey into a blender and purée.
• Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons water, more if needed, to thin for a pourable dressing.
• Put spinach, onion, walnuts, goat cheese, sliced pears and dressing into a large bowl and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
• Three Twists on the OriginalApple Cheddar Spinach SaladReplace pears with apples, walnuts with pine nuts and goat cheese with small cubes of sharp cheddar. Quinoa Spinach Pear SaladAdd 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa to spinach salad mixture.Fig Spinach SaladReplace pears with 3/4 cup dried figs (1/4 cup chopped for dressing, remainder sliced thinly in salad).

SPINACH, PEAR AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the pears in a bowl with the lemon-lime soda. Set aside; this will keep them from turning brown.
• Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl, and add the shallot, feta cheese and pine nuts. Drain the pears, and discard the soda. Add pears to the salad, and toss to blend. Serve with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

STRAWBERRY, SPINACH, AND PEAR SALAD

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.

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, process the vinegars, broth, shallots and olive oil until smooth. Pour into a small dish. Stir in the parsley and rosemary. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss the spinach and pecans with enough dressing to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Top with sliced pears and sprinkle with cheese.

PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Grate garlic clove into mixture and set aside.
• Wash and dry spinach and lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces and put in a serving bowl. Cut fennel bulb in half and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible. Cut the pear in half and core. Thinly slice.
• Slowly pour olive oil into balsamic-lemon mixture, whisking constantly until the oil is fully incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and several grinds of black pepper. Drizzle desired quantity of vinaigrette over greens and toss lightly to coat. Add the pears and fennel with additional dressing and toss again to incorporate.
• Use a vegetable peeler to add thin curls of parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.

PEAR SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and some salt and pepper. Place on a half sheet tray and toast for 20 minutes.
• Assemble the salad in a large bowl with the pecans, lettuce, pears and croutons. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the honey, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a Mason jar and shake.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

WARM SPINACH POTATO SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes for about 10 minutes (until tender when pricked with a fork).
• While the potatoes are steaming, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy (about 8 - 10 minutes).
• When the potatoes are tender transfer to a medium bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel to drain. Use a slotted spoon and leave the bacon grease in the pan.
• Add the shallot and garlic to the pan and cook in the bacon grease until softened (about 1 minute).
• Whisk in vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt. Cook until mixture is thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• Cut each fingerling potato crosswise at a forty-five degree angle into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Add the potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat with dressing.
• Add the spinach, herbs, and cooked bacon and gently toss to coat with dressing.
• Taste and adjust seasonings once more with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.

SPINACH PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, sesame seeds, garlic, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.
• To make the curried cashews, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a baking sheet, toast the cashews until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Add the toasted cashews while they are still hot and toss with a rubber spatula so they are thoroughly coated with the spices and butter. Leave the oven on to cook the bacon.
• Put the bacon on a baking sheet, place it in the oven, and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and cut the slices into 1-inch pieces. Keep the bacon warm.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, frisee, red onions, and sliced pears. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well. Divide the salad among 6 plates. Garnish each salad with pieces of warm bacon and spiced cashews. Set a grape cluster on the side of each salad.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BAKED PEARS

Steps:

• For the Baked Pears: Preheat oven to 350. Peel and halve the pear lengthwise. Remove the core with a paring knife. Set each half cut-side down and slice lengthwise into fifths. Melt coconut oil and toss pears with oil and 1/2 packet of Truvia. Arrange pears in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet or dish and bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Let pears cool while preparing salad.
• For the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining half of Truvia packet, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Layer spinach, pecans, and blue cheese in a serving bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss gently to combine; top with cooled pears. Serve immediately.

SPINACH & PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
• In large bowl, add the pear slices and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
• Add remaining dressing, spinach and onion and toss to coat.

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the first 10 ingredients together, preferably with a food processor or blender so that it mixes well. Set the dressing aside.
• Remove and discard the stems from the spinach leaves. Wash spinach, and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the spinach, pears, raisins, and pecans in a large bowl. Pour reserved dressing over salad, and toss gently. Serve immediately.

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH ROSEMARY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Process first 5 ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into small bowl. Mix in herbs. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss spinach and pecans in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Top with sliced pears and sprinkle with cheese.
• *Available at Japanese markets and natural foods stores, and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

SPINACH, PEAR, AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CURRIED CASHEWS

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, sesame seeds, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.
• To make the curried cashews, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet, toast the cashews until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the melted butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Add the toasted cashews while they are still hot and toss with a rubber spatula so they are thoroughly coated with the spices and butter. Leave the oven on to cook the bacon.
• Put the bacon on a baking sheet, place it in the oven, and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and cut the slices into 1-inch pieces. Keep the bacon warm.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, frisee, red onions, and sliced pears. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat everything well.
• Divide the salad among 6 plates. Garnish each salad with pieces of warm bacon and spiced cashews. Set a grape cluster on the side of each salad.
• The bacon can be cooked ahead, stored in the refrigerator, and reheated. The cashews can be cooked early in the day and stored at room temperature. The vinaigrette can be stored refrigerated, tightly covered, for several days.