Spinach Salad with Sugared Nuts
Jennifer
ingredients
- 1 c pecan or walnut halves
- 1/3 c firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 (10 oz) pkg fresh spinach- 8cups torn
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 1 Red Delicious apple, thinly sliced
- Brown Sugar Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 c white wine vinegar
- 1/3 c vegetable oil
- 1/4 c firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
directions
- 1
Stir together first 4 ingredients, and spread nut mixture on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- 2
Bake at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often. Cool and break apart.
- 3
Combine spinach and fruit; drizzle with Brown Sugar Vinaigrette, and sprinkle with sugared pecans.
- 4
Dressing:
- 5
Whisk all ingredients together.
notes
To make ahead, tear the spinach and prepare the nuts and dressing the day before.
Source: Michelle
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