Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette

Name: Spinach Pear Salad with Chocolate Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1 large pear, sliced; 3 tablespoons dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries or watermelon, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 ounce milk chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 large pear, sliced
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Divide spinach among four salad plates. Top with pear, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 215 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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