Fresh Spinach Pear Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Brighten up your table with this Fresh Spinach Pear Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing, a showstopping blend of crisp textures and vibrant flavors that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Tender baby spinach serves as the foundation for delicate slices of ripe pears, creamy crumbled goat cheese, sweet candied pecans, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onions. Topped with a luscious homemade poppy seed dressing featuring olive oil, honey, and a tangy dash of Dijon mustard, this salad is a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and tangy tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an elegant and healthy choice for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or anytime you're craving a refreshing side dish. Perfect for lovers of flavorful salads, this nutrient-packed recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their greens!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 2 Pears (ripe but firm)
• 0.5 cups Goat cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 cups Candied pecans
• 0.25 cups Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the pears thinly, leaving the skin on if desired, and remove the core. Arrange the sliced pears over the spinach leaves.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans, and thinly sliced red onions over the salad.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or seasoning as necessary.

Step 5

Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your Fresh Spinach Pear Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(818.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1640.5

Total Fat 117.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 1332.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 89.7g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 499.7mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1572.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 29.6%