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Spinach Pear Salad From Restaurateur Tom Douglas Recipe

Experience the magic of Tom Douglas's award-winning Spinach Pear Salad! This vibrant salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring crisp spinach, juicy pears, crunchy curried cashews, and a luscious honey-sesame dressing. The recipe is perfect for a light lunch, elegant dinner party, or a quick weeknight meal. The curried cashews are incredibly versatile – use them as appetizers, salad toppings, snacks, or thoughtful gifts! The honey-sesame dressing is also incredibly adaptable and can elevate any salad. This recipe, straight from the menu of the renowned Seattle chef and restaurateur, is a must-try for any home cook.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 672.5 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.1 (21 Reviews)
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How to Make Spinach Pear Salad From Restaurateur Tom Douglas

  1. Toast the cashews: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss cashews with curry powder, salt, and oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine spinach, pear slices, and red onion.
  4. Add the cashews and dressing: Gently toss the salad with the toasted cashews and honey-sesame dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

140g

Fat

56g

Carbs

18g

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