Spinach and Pear Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing Spinach and Pear Salad, a perfect medley of crisp baby spinach, juicy pears, and crunchy toasted walnuts. This salad showcases a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with creamy crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced red onion adding depth to each bite. A tangy balsamic vinaigrette, made with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties everything together in a harmonious balance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or an elegant starter for dinner parties. Fresh, easy, and bursting with flavor, this salad is a must-try for any occasion. Keywords: spinach pear salad, quick salad recipe, healthy salad ideas, balsamic vinaigrette salad, feta and walnut salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach
• 2 medium Pear
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the baby spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the pears lengthwise into thin wedges, removing the core and seeds. Add the pear slices to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Roughly chop the walnuts or leave them whole, depending on your preference. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool before adding to the salad.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and thinly slice the red onion. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. If using a jar, shake well to combine.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach and Pear Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1712.6

Total Fat 136.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 57.4g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2311.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g	0%
Total Sugars 61.5g
Protein 35.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 714.0mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1087.9mg	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: 68.4%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 23.7%