Spinach Salad with Pears, Pecans and Goat Cheese

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 8 cups Baby spinach
  • 2 Pears, large ripe

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Pecans, toasted and chopped

• Dairy

  • 1/3 cup Goat cheese, plain

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Description

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard, optional (helps to emulsify the dressing though)
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 8 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
• ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 2 large ripe pears, peeled and sliced into wedges
• ⅓ cup plain goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to a mason jar, screw the lid on tightly, and shake to combine.
• Place spinach and pecans in a large bowl. Add a few spoonfuls of dressing, then use your hands to toss the salad to combine the ingredients. Add the pear slices to the salad, and toss again, gently.
• Divide the salad among serving plates, and top with goat cheese and extra dressing as needed. Serve immediately.