spinach and pear salad with dijon mustard vinaigrette
DINNER,  HEALTHY,  LUNCH

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

June 23, 2015

spinach and pear salad with dijon mustard vinaigrette

Don’t fight; it’s happening now!

This leafy green spinach and pear salad with Dijon mustard vinaigrette is giving you life right now. Embrace it!

It’s simple easy, loaded with healthy satisfying ingredients and it’s delicious. Yes! It’s delicious!

I’ve been exploring lots of new ways to consume salad these last couple of months and my best friend Pinterest has been a HUGE inspiration and has opened up a “WHOLE” world of ideas and ingredients I never even considered.

Get it “WHOLE ” world as in WHOLE foods.  Ha! Ha! LOL! That was funny!  No?  I’m here all week friends…I’m here all week. 🙂

This hand-tossed salad has sweet Red D’Anjou pears grilled in butter that will thicken your atmosphere with sweet notes reminiscent of homemade pear pie.

grilled pears

And the fresh, crisp spinach greens topped with sweet raisins and crunchy- nutty walnuts create a flavor combination that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

What makes this salad, oh, so legit good, is the mouthwatering Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

My friends if there’s ever a moment to go, rogue, this would be it. Forget about measuring, pour on that good, good vinaigrette without hesitation.

spinach and pear salad with dijon mustard vinaigretteMoisturize every leaf with this sweet, tangy  Dijon mustard vinaigrette -spare no leaf.

I order you to…

spinach and pear salad with dijon mustard vinaigrette

Do it!SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTEFood Fact: Walnuts contain high levels of antioxidants, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Wow!! More Please!!

How To Make A Spinach and Pear Salad

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SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
 
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Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1½ tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 red D'Anjou pears, cored and sliced in half
  • 8 cups fresh spinach
  • 1½ tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
Instructions
  1. Preheat griddle at 350 degrees.
  2. Coat griddle with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Add sliced pears to griddle. Grill for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
  5. In a large bowl add the pear slices and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  6. Add remaining dressing, spinach, walnuts, raisins and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Enjoy! 🙂
Notes
To heighten "The Taste of Yummy " replace walnuts with pistachios and toss in thinly sliced red onions!

 

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