Pear and Spinach Salad
By: Geri@heartnsoul...
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 11:46pm

Ingredients




10 ounces package washed, ready to eat fresh salad
3 large Bartlett pears, cored and sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
4 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
DRESSING:
 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Preparation

1 Combine spinach, pears, avocado, bacon, walnuts, dried cranberries and mushroom in a large salad bowl. 2 To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended. 3 Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.