Spinach Salad With Pear Dressing

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This is a dinner party salad that is light, delicious and different. People are usually totally surprised to discover that the dressing is made mostly of pears. The herbs add a lot to the recipe, but be careful not to be too heavy handed with them, or they will overpower the other ingredients.

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Steps

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Place spinach or lettuce greens in a large salad bowl , or on individual plates.

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Distribute the apples , celery and scallions over the lettuce.

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Place the remaining ingredients , except the handful of cashews for garnish , in a blender or food processor.

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Pulse until smooth.

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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with extra cashews.

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Ingredients

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baby spinach leaves, granny smith apple, celery, scallions, pears, raspberry vinegar, dijon mustard, canola oil, salt and pepper, dried thyme, dried marjoram, dried oregano, raw cashews, cashews