Spinach, Pear and Caramelized Almond Salad

Name: Spinach, Pear and Caramelized Almond Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Caramelized Almonds; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; Salad; 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed salad greens; 1 medium (1 1/2 cups) pear, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 ounces (3/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese; Salad Dressing; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot *; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Caramelized almonds add a sweet nutty crunch to this spinach and pear salad.

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Ingredients

Caramelized Almonds

1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter

¹/₂ cup slivered almonds

3 tablespoons sugar

Salad

1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed salad greens

1 medium (1 ¹/₂ cups) pear, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 ounces (³/₄ cup) crumbled blue cheese

Salad Dressing

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¹/₈ teaspoon coarse ground pepper

*Substitute 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion.

How to make

STEP 1

Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add almonds and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3-4 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 parchment paper; cool completely. Break clusters of nuts into pieces.
STEP 2

Place all salad ingredients into large bowl; toss to combine.
STEP 3

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.