Spinach Pear Walnut Salad

3.60 from 5 votes

Get your fruits and veggies in one delicious dish!

Spinach Pear Walnut Salad

Spinach combines perfectly with pears and walnuts in this classic, balanced salad. If you prefer, apples can be used instead of pears. In fact, this recipe accommodates all sorts of substitutions – a handful of berries can be tossed in if desired! Plus, the vinaigrette is super easy to prepare. Tip: tossing pears or apples in lemon juice prevents them from browning.

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This spinach pear walnut salad is simple enough to toss together for a weekday lunch yet elevated enough to serve at your next dinner party. The classic combination of spinach, pear, and walnuts provides the perfect balance between fresh, sweet, crisp, and salty flavors, but if you prefer, you can customize this salad by swapping out ingredients or adding extra veggies, fruit, or nuts that you might have on hand.

3.60 from 5 votes

Spinach Pear Walnut Salad

A classic salad with a simple dressing, you couldn't ask for a better dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 1 cup
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine United Kingdom
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 pear chopped and core discarded (not peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons feta crumbles
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Toss the pear with the lemon juice to coat. In a salad serving bowl, toss together the baby spinach, the pear, and feta and walnuts.
  • Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Pour into the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 34mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
Keywords Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

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You really can’t beat the balance of sweet, salty, and fresh flavors in this spinach pear walnut salad. It’s a classic combination that makes a satisfying lunch or crowd-pleasing first course. You can swap the pear for apple slices, sub blue cheese for the feta, or top the salad with a handful of fresh or dried berries. Add grilled chicken or salmon to increase the protein in this dish and turn it into an ultra-tasty entrée-sized salad—the possibilities are endless! 

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