Warm Pear & Spinach Salad with Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette

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Mature, larger-leaved spinach holds up better to the warm bacon vinaigrette than baby spinach in this healthy spinach salad recipe. If you don't want the spinach to wilt, let the dressing cool before tossing it with the salad.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 10 cups fresh spinach, tough stems removed

  • 1 medium firm ripe pear, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup slivered red onion

  • 2 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1-1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup toasted walnut halves

Directions

  1. Combine spinach, pear and onion in a large bowl.

  2. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Add enough oil to the pan drippings to make 2 tablespoons total. Add vinegar, syrup, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Immediately pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with the bacon and walnuts.

    Warm Pear & Spinach Salad with Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
13g Fat
16g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 6g 11%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 7049IU 141%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Folate 164mcg 41%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 86mg 21%
Potassium 582mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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