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5 from 1 vote

Spring Pear and Walnut Salad

A simple salad for Springtime.
Course: Salad
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

For the salad

  • spinach
  • pears sliced into long, thin slices
  • red onion sliced into petals
  • dates chopped
  • cheese slivered or crumbled depending on the variety
  • walnuts

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons mustard I like a sharp mustard for this rather than yellow
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Put all the dressing ingredients into a small, lidded jar (at least 8 ounces) and shake to combine. Adjust the ingredients to your taste.
  • Arrange the greens on a plate.
  • Place the pears on top of the greens, fanning the slices.
  • Garnish with the onions, cheese, chopped dates and walnuts.
  • Dress with the honey mustard vinaigrette.