SPINACH & BANANA BREAKFAST SALAD

SPINACH & BANANA BREAKFAST SALAD image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c pecan halves
2 Tbsp coffee- or almond-flavored liqueur
2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 c dried cranberries
2 Tbsp cranberry juice cocktail
2/3 c lowfat raspberry vinaigrette
3 bananas, sliced
1 c seedless orange sections
2 pkg (6 oz. ea.) baby spinach salad blend
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

1. Line a pie pan with foil; stir together pecans, coffee liqueur and seasoned salt. Bake at 300 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring twice, until toasted. Set aside. If made ahead, store in a sealed container.
2. Combine cranberries and juice, cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Let sit 5 minutes. Finely chop cranberry mixture in food processor or blender. Stir together cranberry mixture and vinaigrette.
3. Toss together cranberry vinaigrette, banana slices and orange sections. Line 4 plates with spinach and onion; top with banana orange mixture. Sprinkle toasted pecans over salad.