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Spinach Salad with Bosc Pears

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To make the dressing, in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar

Yields14 Servings
Dressing
 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
Salad
 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
 8 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, stemmed if needed
1

To make the dressing, in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside.

2

Place the onions in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for 30 minutes. This crisps the onion and takes away the raw onion taste. Drain well and pat dry on paper towels.

3

In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 2 tablespoons of the dressing to soften them. Set aside for at least 20 minutes or until ready to serve the salad.

4

To assemble the salad, place the spinach, onions, and pears in a large bowl. Give the remaining dressing a last-minute shake and pour over the salad. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange the salad in a large serving bowl or divide it evenly among 8 salad plates. Scatter the cranberries and hazelnuts over the top(s). Serve immediately.

Ingredients

Dressing
 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
Salad
 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
 8 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, stemmed if needed

Directions

1

To make the dressing, in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside.

2

Place the onions in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for 30 minutes. This crisps the onion and takes away the raw onion taste. Drain well and pat dry on paper towels.

3

In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with 2 tablespoons of the dressing to soften them. Set aside for at least 20 minutes or until ready to serve the salad.

4

To assemble the salad, place the spinach, onions, and pears in a large bowl. Give the remaining dressing a last-minute shake and pour over the salad. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange the salad in a large serving bowl or divide it evenly among 8 salad plates. Scatter the cranberries and hazelnuts over the top(s). Serve immediately.

Spinach Salad with Bosc Pears

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