Spinach, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans
Yunhee Kim
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- 3 Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Preparation
1. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes or until fragrant; set aside. Add 2 teaspoons canola oil to the same skillet, and increase heat to medium-high. Add pears, and sprinkle with brown sugar; do not stir. Cook the pears 5 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Stir to melt the brown sugar. Transfer the pears to a plate.
2. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add shallot, salt, and pepper. Stir 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add apple juice, cider vinegar, and mustard. Whisk; simmer 3â4 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add pears.
3. Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Pour pears and dressing on top, and toss. Divide salad evenly among 4 plates. Arrange Gorgonzola and pecans on top. Serve immediately.
- Yield: Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 12 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 256 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 13g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 6g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Protein per serving: | 5g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 32g |
| Fiber per serving: | 7g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 15mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 382mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 128mg |
