ARUGULA SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS

Arugula Salad with Sugared Pecans image

These candied pecans for salad pair perfectly with a tangy dressing. Our home economists recommend keeping a close eye on the pecans because they toast quickly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add pecans; cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. , In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, arugula, fennel and tomatoes. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges