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Spinach, Pear & Almond Salad

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Land O' Lakes
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Caramelized almonds add a sweet and crunchy taste to the spinach and pears in this delicious salad.

Recipe Prep Time
Prep Time
20 min
Recipe Cook Time
Cook Time
Recipe Ready Time
Ready In
30 min
Recipe Servings
Servings
6

Ingredients
CARAMELIZED ALMONDS
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar

SALAD
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
2 medium (3 cups) pears, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6-ounce) package pre-washed baby spinach or mixed lettuce greens

SALAD DRESSING
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot*
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Directions
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until sugar melts and nuts are golden brown. (Watch closely to prevent burning.)

Remove from heat; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Quickly spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Break clusters of nuts into pieces.

Place all salad ingredients in large bowl; toss to combine.

Combine all salad dressing ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

*Substitute 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion.



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