Spinach Salad with Pears, Brie and Raspberries

Spinach Salad with Pears, Brie and Raspberries

Serves 4

Ingredients

Garnish

  • fresh raspberries
  • toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds and/or toasted sesame seeds

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz (283 g) fresh spinach
  • 2 ripe pears (cored and thinly sliced)
  • 1 small round of brie (room temperature, peeled and diced.)

Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
  • 5 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (when mashed should be about 1/4 cup or substitute 1 tbsp seedless raspberry jam)

Directions

Dressing
Whisk or blend ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve
Assemble the Salad
Wash spinach and remove any long stems. Spin dry in a lettuce spinner and wrap in a tea towel (to wick away the moisture). Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Divide the spinach among 4 plates. Garnish with pears, cheese, raspberries and a sprinkle of toasted seeds and/or nuts. Drizzle with dressing.