Want to jazz up your dinner's side salad?

Be bold.

Move beyond Ranch and Blue Cheese with this peppery walnut dijon. It perfectly complements spinach and pears, but would also work well on any standard bed of lettuce, too.

If you make this dressing in advance, be sure to stir it well before pouring.

Spinach pear salad with walnut dijon dressing
Ingredients:
6 C. fresh baby spinach
1 Bartlett pear, thinly sliced length-wise
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 C. walnuts, chopped

Directions: Mix water, vinegar, oil, honey, mustard, pepper and walnuts. Drizzle over spinach topped with pear slices and serve.