Spinach and Pear Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Spinach and Pear Salad, a perfect medley of crisp baby spinach, juicy pears, and crunchy toasted walnuts. This salad showcases a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with creamy crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion adding depth to each bite. A tangy balsamic vinaigrette, made with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties everything together in a harmonious balance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or an elegant starter for dinner parties. Fresh, easy, and bursting with flavor, this salad is a must-try for any occasion. Keywords: spinach pear salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad ideas, balsamic vinaigrette salad, feta and walnut salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 medium Pear
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pears lengthwise into thin wedges, removing the core and seeds. Add the pear slices to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the walnuts or leave them whole, depending on your preference. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool before adding to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and thinly slice the red onion. Add both to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. If using a jar, shake well to combine.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach and Pear Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 57.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2311 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1088 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
