Spinach Pear Salad from Restaurateur Tom Douglas

Elevate your salad game with the Spinach Pear Salad from acclaimed restaurateur Tom Douglas—a masterpiece of flavor, texture, and simplicity. This elegant dish brings together tender baby spinach, juicy ripe pears, and the satisfying crunch of candied pecans, all topped with crumbled blue cheese and delicate slivers of red onion. A drizzle of rich balsamic vinaigrette ties the ingredients together, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for special occasions or an effortless weeknight side dish. Whether you're entertaining guests or indulging in a solo gourmet meal, this vibrant salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it fresh and savor every bite of this crowd-pleasing creation!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

6 cups Baby spinach
2 medium Ripe pear
1 cup Candied pecans
0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
0.5 cup Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Slice the pears into thin wedges, removing the cores. Add the pear slices to the salad bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

3. Sprinkle the candied pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and thinly sliced red onion over the spinach and pears.

Step 4

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(950.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1761.3

Total Fat 122.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 89.7mg	0%
Sodium 3387.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.4g	0%
Total Sugars 88.5g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 25.6IU	0%
Calcium 938.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1441.2mg	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: 60.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 30.2%