Spinach Pear Shaved Parmesan Salad Recipes

PEAR AND SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Grate garlic clove into mixture and set aside.
• Wash and dry spinach and lettuce leaves. Tear into bite-sized pieces and put in a serving bowl. Cut fennel bulb in half and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible. Cut the pear in half and core. Thinly slice.
• Slowly pour olive oil into balsamic-lemon mixture, whisking constantly until the oil is fully incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and several grinds of black pepper. Drizzle desired quantity of vinaigrette over greens and toss lightly to coat. Add the pears and fennel with additional dressing and toss again to incorporate.
• Use a vegetable peeler to add thin curls of parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.

SPINACH, PEAR AND SHAVED PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine spinach, pears, and cheese. For dressing, whisk together vinegar, mustard 1 t each sugar and salt and 1/4 t freshly ground pepper. Whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad and pass remaining dressing.