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Spinach, Pear and Green Bean Salad with Riesling Dressing

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Riesling gives the dressing a delicate flavor. Crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts are sharp-crunchy contrasts with appeal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced peeled cored ripe Bartlett pear
6 tablespoons medium-dry Riesling
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 pound haricots verts or small green beans, trimmed
6 cups (packed) baby spinach leaves (about 6 ounces)
3 ripe Bartlett pears, quartered, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée diced pear, Riesling, lemon juice, shallot and Dijon mustard in food processor until smooth. With machine still running, gradually add vegetable oil through feed tube and blend mixture until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Transfer beans to medium bowl filled with ice water and cool thoroughly. Drain well. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)

  2. Step 3

    Toss green beans, spinach and sliced pears in large bowl with enough Riesling dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.

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