Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Strawberry, Spinach, and Pear Salad Recipe

Posted on 06. Jun, 2009 by admin in Pear Salads

“Spinach leaves and romaine are tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced strawberries, sliced pears, toasted black walnuts, and feta cheese.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1/2 cup black walnuts
* 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
* 1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce, torn
* 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
* 8 large strawberries, sliced
* 2 pears – peeled, cored and sliced
* 1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta
* 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast the nuts while stirring constantly for 4 to 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
2. Toss together the spinach and romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup of balsamic vinaigrette. Arrange the strawberries, pears, feta cheese, and walnuts over the top of the salad. Dress the salad with another 3 tablespoons vinaigrette to serve.

Tags: and Pear Salad, Salad, Spinach, Strawberry