SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS

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Caramelized pecans make this salad especially good. This is a salad they used to serve at the restaurant one of my son's worked at, Rockbottom Brewery. If you want a salad with a bit more punch, try blue cheese instead of the feta.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Fruit

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach (I also like to make it with a combination of freshbaby spinach and baby greens)
1 large granny smith apple, cored, sliced and then cut each slice into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.
  • Add pecans and brown sugar.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.
  • Spread out on wax paper to cool.
  • In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.
  • Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.
  • 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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