Pear and Spinach Bistro Salad ALL STATE PACKERS/ASSOCIATED FRUIT

Pear and Spinach Bistro Salad ALL STATE PACKERS/ASSOCIATED FRUIT
1 10-ounce package washed, ready-to-eat fresh spinach
2-3 large ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears, cored and sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
3-4 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup pine nuts or other nut, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
DRESSING
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1. Combine spinach, pears, avocado, bacon, pine nuts, dried cranberries and mushrooms in a salad bowl.
2. To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until
well blended.
3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Makes 6 servings