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Spinach Salad with Pear, Candied Walnut and Cambozola Cheese

Prep Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced preserved lemon slice
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 8 cups spinach
  • 1 pear, thinly sliced
  • 3 ounces Cambozola cheese, broken into small pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine raw chopped walnuts, honey, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Pour onto baking sheet, spread out evenly and bake for about 7 minutes or until the walnuts are golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • In a mason jar or bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced preserved lemon, maple syrup and pepper. Mix to combine. If you do not have preserved lemon, you can use a ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and a ½ teaspoon of kosher salt instead.
  • To assemble the salad, wash 8 cups of spinach and pile onto a plate or platter. Top with one thinly sliced pear, candied walnuts, and 3 ounces of Cambozola cheese, broken into small pieces.
  • Drizzle salad dressing over top of the salad and serve immediately.