Bartlett Pear and Spinach Salad

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 10 ounce package washed and ready-to-eat spinach
• 2 to 3 large ripe Bartlett pears, cored, quartered and sliced
• 1 avocado, peeled and diced
• 3 to 4 strips veggie bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup pine nuts or other nuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup fresh mushrooms, optional
• Dressing:
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 to 2 tsp Dijon mustard, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine spinach, pears, avocado, veggie bacon, pine nuts, cranberries and mushrooms in salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients and drizzle over salad. Toss before serving.