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Perfect Pear Salad

This delicious salad captures the fresh flavors of fall!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pear, salad, side dish
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

SWEET HONEY DRESSING

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp onion, finely grated
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

SUGAR-TOASTED ALMONDS

  • 1/2 cup sliced raw almonds
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2-3 Tbsp white sugar

SALAD

  • 1 (16 oz) package fresh spinach
  • 2 pears, thinkly sliced
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions

SUGAR-TOASTED ALMONDS

  • Melt butter over medium-low heat. Add almonds and sugar.
  • Saute until sugar has melted and everything has incorporated, but watch carefully so they don't burn!
  • Cool on parchment paper.

SWEET HONEY DRESSING

  • Mix all ingredients except oil in a blender, or shake in a sealed jar.
  • Gradually add oil and poppy seeds and continue blending/shaking.
  • Refrigerate remaining dressing for later use. Keeps 3 weeks.

ARRANGE THE SALAD

  • Combine salad ingredients in a bowl according to your desired taste.
  • Top with almonds, serve dressing on the side. Enjoy!