Pear and Spinach Salad with Vincotto

We all know what pears and spinach are, but what is vincotto? click here to discover vincotto, a versatile, sweet vinegar.

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup mild red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vincotto
• 1 garlic clove, pressed through a mill
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt to taste
• Freshly milled black pepper to taste
• 1 pound spinach (1 large bunch)
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Anjou pear, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup diced gruyere cheese (about 2 ounces)

METHOD

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, vincotto, garlic, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Stem spinach and wash carefully so there is no sand. Spin dry. Toss spinach in half the dressing in large salad bowl.

In a separate bowl, toss the red onion and pear with half the remaining dressing. Sprinkle over spinach.

Toss tiny gruyere cubes over all.

Serves: 4 - 6

Contributor: Inmamaskitchen.com

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