Spinach Salad With Pears Almonds And Cranberries Ww 4 Pts Recipe

This vibrant and healthy Spinach Salad with Pears, Almonds, and Cranberries is the perfect light meal or side dish! A Weight Watchers favorite (4 points per serving!), this recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Enjoy the sweet crunch of pears (red pears are ideal for color, but any ripe pear works!), toasted almonds, and tart cranberries, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. Easily adaptable for summer with peaches or nectarines in place of pears. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying low-point meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 187.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Spinach Salad With Pears Almonds And Cranberries Ww 4 Pts

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Spinach Salad With Pears Almonds And Cranberries Ww 4 Pts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1/2 cup whole almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 finely chopped shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, add 10 ounces baby spinach.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over the spinach and gently toss to coat.
  5. Divide the dressed spinach evenly among 4 salad plates (about 2 1/2 cups per plate).
  6. Top each salad with 3 slices of ripe pear (about 1 medium pear total), 1 1/2 tablespoons of roasted almonds, and 1 tablespoon dried cranberries.
  7. Drizzle each salad with 1 tablespoon of the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

7g

Carbs

5g

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