Spinach Salad With Pear Dressing

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed lettuce greens
• 1 granny smith apple, cut into small cubes
• 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 2 ripe pears, peeled,cored and diced
• 5 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup canola oil or 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup cashews (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 place spinach or lettuce greens in a large salad bowl, or on individual plates.
• 2 distribute the apples, celery and scallions over the lettuce.
• 3 place the remaining ingredients, except the handful of cashews for garnish, in a blender or food processor.
• 4 pulse until smooth.
• 5 drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with extra cashews.