Best Spinach Salad With Pears Candied Pecans Recipes
SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS
A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PEARS, PECANS AND BRIE
The combination of these ingredients is fantastic. The candied pecans give a nice little crunch to the salad. Add some seafood or grilled chicken and you have a full meal. To save time buy the prepackaged washed baby spinach. This recipe came from Rose Reisman's "Secrets for Permanent Weight Loss" cookbook.
Provided by heather in Ont
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet with vegetable spray.
- To make the candied pecans, rinse the pecans with cold water.
- Drain but do not let dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the icing sugar, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
- Dip the pecans in this mixture to coat well.
- Spread them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Cool and Chop.
- To make the salad, combine the spinach, radicchio, pear and brie in a large bowl.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey and mustard.
- Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- Garnish with the candied pecans and chicken/seafood (if using.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 73.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 13.7, Protein 3
SPINACH SALAD WITH PEACHES AND PECANS
A perfect summer salad with ripe peaches, baby spinach, and roasted pecans
Provided by Robin Durawa
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pecans on a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, until they just begin to darken. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Peel peaches (if desired) and slice into bite-sized segments. Combine peaches, spinach and pecans in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until evenly coated, adding a little additional dressing, if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS
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
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.
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS
Make and share this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kimke
Categories Strawberry
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- Add pecans and sugar; stir to combine.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts around pecans and is caramel-colored.
- Remove pecans with a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer on a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil.
- Cool completely and break up pieces as needed.
- Remove and discard stems from spinach.
- Wash spinach and pat dry with paper towels.
- Tear into bite-size pieces.
- Combine spinach, celery and strawberries in a large bowl.
- Pour 1 cup dressing over salad mixture; toss gently.
- Add reserved candied pecans; toss gently.
- Serve immediately with remaining dressing.
- Dressing: Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth.
- With blender running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream through opening in lid.
- Process until thick and smooth.
- Transfer dressing mixture to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds.
- Cover and chill.
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