Spinach pear salad with chocolate vinaigrette

By donnahinkle

Tangy from balsamic vinegar and mellowed with chocolate, this robust vinaigrette stays well blended and also would be great over berries or watermelon.

Ingredients

• 1 oz milk chocolate, chopped
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 pkg (6 0z) fresh baby spinach
• 1 large pear, sliced
• 3 Tbsp dried cranberries
• 2 Tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt chocolate, stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside.

Divide spinach among four salad plates. Top with pear, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.