Pear and Spinach Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

Name: Pear and Spinach Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped or grated on a microplane zester (about 1 teaspoon); 1 large bunch or bag spinach; 1 head butter or red lettuce; 1 small bulb fennel; 1 Bosc or Green Anjou USA Pear; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Extra parmesan cheese chunk for garnish (optional)

January 30, 2014

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