Spinach Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Feta. This salad combines unexpected ingredients in a delightful way.
“A great salad for summer. Enjoy!” – Helga the Kitchen Witch.
INGREDIENTS
½ cup walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 large red or green pears, quartered, cored, and cut into thin slices
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 bag (6 ounces ) pre-washed baby spinach
Feta cheese crumbled
PREPARATION
- Toast walnuts in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat – stirring often – for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Move to a plate and let cool.
- Whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl.
- Stir in onion, followed by the pears and raisins.
- Add the spinach and toss to coat.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Divide the salad among four plates and top each with the reserved walnut and feta cheese before serving
Serves 4.
Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her knowledge and expertise with readers. Helga also prepares classic German recipes on the Homeplate YouTube channel.
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