Next Generation Life Fitness

Fall Spinach Salad with Pears and Pecans

Preptime: 20 min.
Cooktime: 0 min.

Calories: 152
Carbs: 25g
Fat: 6g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 2g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 111mg

Ingredients:

For the vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the salad:
12 cups spinach leaves
2 Bosc pears
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped, toasted pecans

Directions:
For the vinaigrette:
1. In a small bowl, whisk the shallots, Dijon mustard, honey and sherry vinegar together. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.

For the salad:
1. Place the spinach in a large salad bowl.

2. Core and slice the pears and toss them with the spinach and vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the dried cranberries and toasted pecans.