Wilted Spinach + Pears with maple vinaigrette

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Vegetable side dish

Prep Notes

I would double the recipe for Thanksgiving.

When making the vinaigrette make extra you can use it on a gorgeous salad or even on turkey sandwich next day ..

Cooking Time

10 min

Yields

2-4

Ingredients

10 cups fresh spinach
1 medium firm ripe pear, thinly sliced
½ cup slivered red onion
1-1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup toasted pecans

Directions

Directions
Combine spinach, pear and onion in a large bowl.

In a a saute’ pan add extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, syrup, salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Immediately add spinach, onion and pears gently toss to coat.
Serve sprinkled with the and pecans

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