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)