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Spinach, Pear and Feta Salad

By: Judy R 
"I invented this recipe the year our pear tree had too many pears. I serve it on very special occasions but can be made for everyday meals too."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup diet lemon-lime soda
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing

Directions

  1. Place the pears in a bowl with the lemon-lime soda. Set aside; this will keep them from turning brown.
  2. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl, and add the shallot, feta cheese and pine nuts. Drain the pears, and discard the soda. Add pears to the salad, and toss to blend. Serve with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned and fragrant, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 299 | Total Fat: 15.6g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2005 by JDVMD   view full review
Not bad. Instead of soda, I just used a little lemon juice. Subbed toasted walnuts for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2008 by MABELLA   view full review
Delicious. Used canned pears, was good just the same. Simple, yummy, easy
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by working azmom of 2 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made it twice, once according to directions, once 'my way'. It was very nice as rated, but got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by Kimmy Anne   view full review
Great salad! My advice if this is your first time is to follow the recipe and use "real"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by ZeeWee   view full review
This was very good. I prepared the salads individually on salad plates and fanned the pears...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2009 by SRAMNESIA   view full review
great recipe. Used canned pears, they wont turn brown. Made individual salads with fanned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by kcooke15   view full review
I think this salad is PERFECT!! Very easy and quick to prepare, and just flat out excellent!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2009 by elittle   view full review
I make this all the time now and not only do I love it, so does my boyfriend who is avidly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by DJANCSEK   view full review
I found this top be very good - however, it is not for everyone...some of my company loved it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by megan   view full review
Excellent - did not change a thing!

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