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Spinach, Pear & Shaved Parmesan Salad
Ingredients
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8
cups fresh baby spinach
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2
Bosc pears, quartered lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced
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2
ounces Parmesan or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
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2
tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1
tablespoon whole-grain mustard
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1/2
cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Combine spinach, pears, and cheese. For dressing whisk together vinegar, mustard, 1 tsp. each sugar and salt, and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in oil. Drizzle on salad and pass remaining. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Spinach, Pear & Shaved Parmesan Salad)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 200,
- Protein (gm) 4,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 11,
- Fat, total (gm) 16,
- Cholesterol (mg) 6,
- Saturated fat (gm) 3,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 10,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 7,
- Vitamin A (IU) 3596,
- Vitamin C (mg) 18,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 4,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
- Sodium (mg) 474,
- Potassium (mg) 62,
- Calcium (DV %) 141,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I made this for part of our Christmas dinner this year. It was a huge hit; everyone LOVED it. I added some toasted walnuts to it for a bit of crunch. It couldn't be easier and tastes elegant.
1/17/2012 10:51:53 AM Report AbuseHave loved this since it was printed in a BHG sometime last winter. I have used both shaved and shredded parm and both work. I prefer the shaved as there is more flavor in larger shavings that compliment the pears. I also enjoy adding a few walnuts or pecans.
2/1/2011 09:45:24 PM Report AbuseMade this over Xmas and it was a huge hit
12/27/2010 09:42:04 AM Report AbuseI just made this over Christmas and everyone LOVED it!
12/27/2010 09:41:22 AM Report AbuseLove this my new favorite thing this summer. I added grilled chicken and used shredded parm. The shredded isn't as pretty but its easier to ensure you get a little in every bite this way.
6/22/2010 08:34:18 PM Report Abuse