Pear & Goat Cheese Salad

Pear & Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

_{SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD}

• 2 ripe pears
• 9 oz baby spinach
• 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
• 2 packages Albina City Nuts Candied Pecans

_{MAPLE-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE}

• • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

_{MAPLE-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE}

1. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, and olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Will keep for up to a week.

_{SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD}

1. 1. Core and thinly slice the pears. Toss together the spinach, pecans, goat cheese, and pomegranate in a large bowl. Layer with the pear slices.
   2. Drizzle the salad with the dressing right before serving. Enjoy!