Autumn Spinach Salad

Name: Autumn Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1 medium pear, sliced; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; VINAIGRETTE:; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash hot pepper sauce

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For a company-special dish, whip up this simple homemade dressing the night before and toss with autumn salad just before serving. —Greta Igl, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 medium pear, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 173 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

For a company-special dish, whip up this simple homemade dressing the night before and toss with autumn salad just before serving. —Greta Igl, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

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