Spinach Salad With Pears, Walnuts, And Goat Cheese

Spinach Salad With Pears, Walnuts, And Goat Cheese
3.8 from 6 ratings
Take advantage of pears in season and try a new variety in this twist on a popular dish. A little sweet pear (or apple or dried fig) makes the dressing especially good.
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
  • 3 anjou, bosc, or comice pears
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon german mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3/4 pound spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 4 ounce goat cheese, crumbled
Directions
  1. Chop 1 pear and slice the remaining 2. Put chopped pear, oil, vinegar, mustard, and honey into a blender and purée. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons water, more if needed, to thin for a pourable dressing. Put spinach, onion, walnuts, goat cheese, sliced pears, and dressing into a large bowl and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.