Spinach and Pears Salad with Citrus Dressing

Pears used to be my top one favourite fruit, then jackfruit, watermelon and mango made a demand of re-taste that pears was subsequently put into fourth place. Though pears was thrown into fourth runner-up, it doesn't mean that I loathe eating the said fruit, in fact, I find pears very versatile because it can be used as starter, main or dessert without being frowned upon. I like pears in salad because it gives sweetness to the dish. It is certainly a surprise for the tastebud because as you munch on the salad, the tanginess of the dressing and whatever flavour you had used comes out and at the same time, the sweetness and juiciness of pears will come rushing to alter and improve the taste. My oncle has a pear tree on his garden, and it was definitely a heaven when the fruit bloomed that we don't know what to do with the fruits, that it's like we were running out of ideas on how to eat pears. My oncle is very good in making tarte tatin, and since we had so much pears in the backyard, he used pears instead, and I have to admit, I do prefer pears tarte tatin. The one that I prepared, whish is the salad with pears was long time ago, I made this when I was in Qatar, and during that time this was already risque for me. Time has surely changed, and though my love for pears was overthrowned by jackfruit et al, pears will always be one of my favourite and will remain in my heart.

Ingredients:

Spinach (red and green)
1 Pear, chopped
Cucumber
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp grapefruit juice
1 tbsp white balsmic vinegar (or the usual balsamic vinegar)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts
Parmigiano-Regianno

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Wash and chop Spinach, Pears and Cucumber. Mix together the balsamic vinegar, orange juice, grapefruit, lime juice, lemon juice. Slowly add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil whil whisking vigorously. Add the walnuts and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Toss salad and dressing together. Take a picture before eating. Bon Appetit Mes Amis : )