WARM APPLE & PISTACHIO SPINACH SALAD

Warm Apple & Pistachio Spinach Salad image

I'm really not a salad person, but this unusual salad is actually worthy of bringing to a dinner party or even eating by itself. It's also super quick and easy to make. -Justine Kmiecik, Crestview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples)
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup shelled roasted pistachios
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes. Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach. Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.