Pear Salad

Name: Pear Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Irish
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 2 medium pears, thinly sliced; 2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios; DRESSING:; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fresh and flavorful ingredients combine in this simple pear salad to give it a great taste and texture, and lots of color too.

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Divide spinach among four plates; top with pears, oranges, cheese and pistachios.
Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 212 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.

Pleasing and patriotic, this salad features green spinach, orange fruit and white cheese, mimicking the colors in the national flag of Ireland. It’s a refreshing starter to any meal.—Country Woman Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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