Spinach Pear Salad

6 - 8 ounces baby spinach, stems removed
1 ripe Anjou, pear, peeled, cubed
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, cubed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces)

Dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of cayenne pepper

Whisk all 6 ingredients for the dressing in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Mix spinach, pear, avocado and onion in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese.

Spinach and Peanut Salad

submitted by Erika Rose

Toss in Large Salad bowl:
1 lb spinach, washed and torn
1 head lettuce, washed and torn

Top with:
10 oz pkg. frozen peas
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
2/3 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
10 sliced mushrooms
1 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. sugar
Mix well with whisk.

Serve with salad or toss with salad before serving.

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