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Spinach Salad With Pears, Cranberries and Red Onions Recipe

Spinach Salad With Pears, Cranberries and Red Onions Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sea salt
fresh ground pepper
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
8 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves , stemmed if needed
2 firm but ripe bosc pears , quartered lengthwise, cored, and cut into long, thin slices (do not peel)
2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped

Directions:

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.
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.
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.
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.
You can substitute unsalted cashews for the hazelnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	334.86 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.76g	43%
Sodium	439.03mg	18%
Potassium	347.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	20.7g	7%
Sugars	6.82g	27%
Dietary Fiber	4.25g	17%
Protein	3.72g	7%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	26%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	67.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.56 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.13g	43%
Sodium	270.81mg	18%
Potassium	214.31mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.77g	7%
Sugars	4.21g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	17%
Protein	2.29g	7%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	26%
Iron	1.2mg	11%
Calcium	41.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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