Spinach, Pear and Feta Salad

I invented this recipe the year our pear tree had too many pears. I serve it on very special occasions but can be made for everyday meals too.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• ½ cup toasted pine nuts
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• ½ cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing
• 2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 cup diet lemon-lime soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the pears in a bowl with the lemon-lime soda. Set aside; this will keep them from turning brown.

Step 2

Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl, and add the shallot, feta cheese and pine nuts. Drain the pears, and discard the soda. Add pears to the salad, and toss to blend. Serve with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.