Spinach Pear Salad W Bacon and Honey Dijon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spinach Pear Salad with Bacon and Honey Dijon Dressing, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors! Tender baby spinach serves as the vibrant base, complemented by juicy, thinly sliced pears, crispy crumbled bacon, and a medley of crumbled feta, toasted pecans, and delicate red onion slices. The highlight of this dish is the zesty honey Dijon dressing, whisked together with apple cider vinegar and olive oil for a beautifully balanced finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a show-stopping side dish or a light, satisfying main course that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings alike, this salad is a winning combination of freshness and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 Ripe pear (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Pecans, toasted
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once done, place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease and cool. Crumble the bacon into small pieces once cooled.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced pear, crumbled bacon, red onion, toasted pecans, and feta cheese.
Drizzle the honey Dijon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% | |
*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.
