spinach ,pear and cranberry salad

By á-6498

Ingredients

• tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• tsp. whole-grain
• mustard
• tsp. sugar
• cup extra virgin olive oil
• cup coarsely chopped
• pecans
• (10-oz.) bag
• baby spinach
• 2 firm, ripe medium pears,quartered, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup sweetened
• dried cranberries
• 1/4 small red onion,thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. For the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard and sugar. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside
2. In a small skillet cook pecans over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted (do not over-brown). Remove from skillet and let cool.
3. In a large bowl combine spinach, pears and onion. Whisk dressing, and drizzle over spinach; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans, and serve.