Spinach Pear Salad

prep time:: 10 minutes
total time:: 10 minutes

Makes 2-4 servngs

Baby spinach leaves, along with rosemary and parsley, are tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and topped with fresh sliced pears, toasted pecans and crumbled blue cheese. The inclusion of the herbs is a bit unexpected and works really well here. It’s a healthy, fresh-tasting salad that’s quick and easy to pull together!

ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable or chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
4 teaspoons toasted pecans, chopped
2 ripe pears, cored, sliced thin
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

directions

Process the first 5 ingredients in a blender. Pour into a large bowl with the herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss spinach and pecans in to coat with dressing. Serve and top with pears and cheese.

Source: Hannah