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posted by Christy Denneyon May 27, 2013 (updated May 15, 2023) 11 comments »

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This Pear Quinoa Salad has diced pear, bacon, red bell pepper, green onions, toasted almonds, and spinach. It’s all tossed in a slightly sweet Asian flavored dressing that is bursting with freshness.

PEAR QUINOA SALAD

Good friends keep an eye out for things that you love or are in need of.

I havebeen blessed with good friends.

I complimented my friend Wendy on her earrings while she was in town and a week later I had a Brighton box shipped tomy mailbox with the exact same earrings. Her thoughtfulnessextended all the wayfrom Poland (where she just moved) mind you.

Only a pregnant woman knows pregnant woman woes and getting dressed everyday is one of them.

We just returned from a weekend trip with our friends to the west coast of Florida and my very pregnant friend Kendee greeted me with four brand new cuteand comfortabledresses – the same ones that got her through her pregnancy.

As she says, “comfortable enough to do yard workin and nice enough to wear out for date night“.

And finally any friend of mine knows thatfinding a stellar recipe makes my day. My friend Caryn sent me this recipe because she knew I would love it as much as she did. I love her for that.

This salad has diced pear, bacon, red bell pepper, green onions, toasted almonds, and spinach. It’s all tossed in a slightly sweet Asian flavored dressing that reminded me of the dressing that’s drizzled on the classic Asian chicken salad with mandarin oranges in it. This is a super light salad that is bursting with freshness.

OTHER SALAD RECIPES:

Crunchy Pea Salad
Poppy Seed Fruit Salad
Fruit, Avocado, and Feta Salad
Frito Corn Salad
Broccoli Salad
Grape Salad

Pear Quinoa Salad

5 from 1 vote

This Pear Quinoa Salad has diced pear, bacon, red bell pepper, green onions, toasted almonds, and spinach. It's all tossed in a slightly sweet Asian flavored dressing that is bursting with freshness.

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Ingredients

1 cup of uncooked quinoa
2 Bartlett pears, diced and peeled
2 green onions, sliced
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-2 cups of fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted or roasted (see note)

Dressing:

1/3 cup oil, whatever kind you prefer
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
2 Tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Prepare the quinoa according to the package directions. 1 cup dry quinoa should yield over 4 cups of cooked quinoa. Cool quinoa.
In a large bowl add the cooled quinoa, pears, green onions, bacon, spinach, bell pepper and almonds.
For the dressing: Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over quinoa mixture. Toss gently. You might not want to use all of the dressing depending on how wet you want your salad so add a little at a time. You could probably add the dressing ingredients directly to the quinoa but to make sure you get it incorporated it's a good idea to mix it separately. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving so that the flavors can meld.

Notes

For the almonds: To toast almonds, brown them for a couple of minutes in a skillet over medium high heat. To roast them, bake them in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Source: Meghan Miner via my friend Caryn

Cuisine: American

Course: Salad

Author: Christy Denney

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11 comments on “Pear Quinoa Salad”

Michelle @ The Gathering of Friends — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 @ 11:22:05 EDT Reply
This looks like the perfect spring/summer salad! I had to include in my Feature Friday post today for “20 Delectable Salads” http://returntothetable.net/recipes/20-delectable-salads/
- Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 @ 21:17:07 EDT Reply
  Thanks!
Caryn — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 @ 23:38:50 EDT Reply
So so so glad you liked it. You know I always think of you when I try something that is amazing!
Lindat — Wed, 29 May 2013 @ 11:34:11 EDT Reply
I made a half recipe of this last night so my husband would have something to go with leftover ham while I was gone at dinner time. HE ATE THE WHOLE THING. Said it was “to die for.” I wouldn’t know of course, because it’s all gone.
- Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} — Wed, 29 May 2013 @ 21:03:25 EDT Reply
  That’s a good sign though!
Kathy — Tue, 28 May 2013 @ 16:44:17 EDT Reply
This sounds absolutely amazing!
Lior — Tue, 28 May 2013 @ 09:14:34 EDT Reply
That sound’s interesting…
i must try… 🙂
Mindy — Mon, 27 May 2013 @ 17:15:53 EDT Reply
Literally just hit print. Yum!
Holly — Mon, 27 May 2013 @ 12:06:51 EDT Reply
Christy, your pics always blow me away. SO gorgeous! And this salad sounds delish.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — Mon, 27 May 2013 @ 09:02:42 EDT Reply
I love how bright this is! Lovely recipe!
Tahny — Mon, 27 May 2013 @ 07:09:23 EDT Reply
This looks so good! I’m gonna have to try it soon, I love quinoa!