SPINACH, PEAR & ALMOND SALAD

By LisaRich

Wonderful Spinach Salad with fresh Pears and glazed Almond Slivers!

Ingredients

• Caramelized Almonds Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Salad Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
• 2 pears (3 cups), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 (6-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach or mixed lettuce greens
• Salad Dressing Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot*
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and nuts are golden brown (4 to 5 minutes). (Watch closely to prevent burning.) Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Quickly spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Break clusters of nuts into pieces.

Place all salad ingredients in large bowl; toss to combine.

Combine all salad dressing ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

*Substitute 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion.

Recipe Tip
Instead of caramelizing the almonds, try toasting them. To toast almonds, place onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 325°F. oven, stirring halfway through, for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.



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Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 300, Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 250mg, Carbohydrates: 28g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Protein: 7g


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