Spinach Pear Almond Salad

Thinly sliced Bosc Pears hold up well when lightly sautéed with balsamic vinegar, sliced red onion and placed over a large bed of spinach and sprinkled with sliced almonds and raisins.  The perfect combination of sweet & savory with a nice mix of textures.

Ingredients

• 2 Large Bosc Pears, sliced into thin strips

• 1/2 Red Onion, sliced into thin strips

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

• 1/2 cup craisins (or any dried fruit: Raisins, Dates, Apricots)

• Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar

• 4-5 Large Handfuls of Spinach

Directions

1. Saute red onion and sliced Bosc Pears for 5 minutes.  Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar and continue cooking until pears are slightly soft.

2. Pour pear mixture over a bed of mixed spinach leaves and sprinkle raw (or toasted) sliced almonds and craisins.

3. Enjoy!!