Pear and Spinach Bistro Salad

By flour_arrangements

All State Packers/Associated Fruit

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 10-ounce package washed, ready-to-eat fresh spinach
• 2-3 large ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears, cored and sliced
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• 3-4 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1/2 cup pine nuts or other nut, toasted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Preparation

Step 1

Combine spinach, pears, avocado, bacon, pine nuts, dried cranberries and mushrooms in a salad bowl.

To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.

Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Makes 6 servings.