Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

February 09, 2015

This is a "fancy" salad that is so easy to make and tastes great as a side for any protein. Perfect for a celebration dinner.

Sugared Curried Pecans
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil

Salad
1 package fresh baby spinach
1 apple, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz crumbled Feta cheese

Prepare Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°. Toss pecans in butter. Stir together sugar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl, add pecans, tossing to coat. Spread in a single layer on a pan. Bake 10 to 13...
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Nutritions

Calories
670

Sodium
736mg
30% DV

Fat
50g
78% DV

Protein
18g
36% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV