Spinach salad with caramelized pecans
Recipe by Schalene Dagutis
1 tablespoon butter
1⁄2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 6-ounce package, fresh baby spinach
1 large granny smith apple, cored, sliced and then cut each slice into bite-size pieces
1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese or crumbled bleu cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Prep. Time → 30 min
Cook Time → 0 min
1. Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.
2. Add pecans and brown sugar.
3. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.
4. Spread out on wax paper to cool.
5. In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.
6. Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.
7. Chef's note: To make ahead for a special dinner--toss apple with dressing. Layer on greens, cheese and pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator until needed, tossing just before serving.
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