Step 1

Wash and dry your spinach.

Step 2

Add the oil, dry mustard, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together.

Step 3

Put the craisins in a small bowl and add a couple of tablespoons of the dressing. This will help soften them up a bit before you add them to the salad.

Step 4

Toss the slivered almonds into a dry skillet over low heat. Stir occasionally until they are nicely browned.

Step 5

Place the clean, dry spinach in a bowl that is large enough to toss in.

Step 6

Add cheese, onion, pear, almonds, & craisins.

Step 7

Pour on the dressing and toss everything together.

Step 8

Serve immediately!