Don’t fight; it’s happening now!
This leafy green spinach and pear salad with Dijon mustard vinaigrette is giving you life right now. Embrace it!
It’s simple easy, loaded with healthy satisfying ingredients and it’s delicious. Yes! It’s delicious!
I’ve been exploring lots of new ways to consume salad these last couple of months and my best friend Pinterest has been a HUGE inspiration and has opened up a “WHOLE” world of ideas and ingredients I never even considered.
Get it “WHOLE ” world as in WHOLE foods. Ha! Ha! LOL! That was funny! No? I’m here all week friends…I’m here all week. 🙂
This hand-tossed salad has sweet Red D’Anjou pears grilled in butter that will thicken your atmosphere with sweet notes reminiscent of homemade pear pie.
And the fresh, crisp spinach greens topped with sweet raisins and crunchy- nutty walnuts create a flavor combination that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
What makes this salad, oh, so legit good, is the mouthwatering Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
My friends if there’s ever a moment to go, rogue, this would be it. Forget about measuring, pour on that good, good vinaigrette without hesitation.
Moisturize every leaf with this sweet, tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette -spare no leaf.
I order you to…
Do it!
Food Fact: Walnuts contain high levels of antioxidants, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Wow!! More Please!!
How To Make A Spinach and Pear Salad
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1½ tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 red D'Anjou pears, cored and sliced in half
- 8 cups fresh spinach
- 1½ tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- Preheat griddle at 350 degrees.
- Coat griddle with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add sliced pears to griddle. Grill for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water, orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl add the pear slices and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Add remaining dressing, spinach, walnuts, raisins and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Enjoy! 🙂
14 Comments
Nicole
That looks really good Tonya! I have been getting into salads a lot lately and this recipe is something that I might have to try!
Tonya
Hey Lady! I love mixing fruit with veggies in my salads, that way I get a full serving of both! It’s a win, win! Try it! Let me know how you like it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
GiGi Eats
Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette’s are the best thing ever! They bring out the flavors of other food SOOOO well! 🙂
Tonya
Thanks GiGi!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Tonya, this salad is GORGEOUS! and I LOVE the grilled pears!!! I always grill peaches but am going to try pears now! beautiful!
Tonya
Grill peaches are the best! Thanks Alice!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
Mmmm those pears! It’s amazing how many different ways you can make a salad! The options are endless!
Tonya
I’m up for exploring the endless options! 🙂 Thanks Julie!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness
This looks like my kind of salad! And those grilled pears? OMG I need this NOW!!
Tonya
I’ve “peared” it pun intended with my last two meals! Thanks for stopping by Cathleen!:)
mira
What a wonderful combination of flavors! This salad is awesome ! Pinned!
Tonya
Thanks Mira!
Zainab
Oh roasting those pears for this salad is such a great idea!! I love all the flavors in here.
Tonya
Now I roast pears just because they’re so friggin delicious! Thanks for stopping by Zainab!