Spinach & Lentil Salad with Pear

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) cider or white vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) mustard
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• to taste, salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked green lentils
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red onion
• 4 cups (1 L) packed baby spinach leaves
• 1 pear, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted pumpkin seeds (reserve some for garnish)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Swiss or crumbled blue cheese (optional)