GINA'S SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICED PECANS

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Gina's Spinach Salad with Spiced Pecans image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup pecan halves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 5-ounce package pre-washed baby spinach
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fried crisp
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Pecans: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in all the spices and the pecans. Stir and toast the pecans for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate to cool.
  • Salad: Whisk together the Dijon mustard, shallots, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil in a continuous stream, whisking to emulsify. Season with a pinch of sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Toss the greens with the prepared dressing, the bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes and spiced pecans.

Stevemylover Steve
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and pecans. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Nickole Rodriguez
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The salad is packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Hi Hi
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I always feel good after eating it. The dressing is also really delicious. I could drink it by the glass!


Ainy 217
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This is the best spinach salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfectly balanced, and the pecans add a wonderful crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Komal Patel
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This salad is so good! The combination of flavors is amazing, and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shagor Mahmudul
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the pecans add a nice touch of crunch. I also like to add a bit of crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Susan Richards
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I also like that it's a healthy and easy recipe to make.


eyerus abebe
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and pecans. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Purple Doctor
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The salad is packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Emmett Walters
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I always feel good after eating it. The dressing is also really delicious. I could drink it by the glass!


Orla Goodey
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the pecans add a nice touch of crunch. I also like to add a bit of crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Diane Lubbe
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I also like that it's a healthy and easy recipe to make.


Aremen Joshua
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of spinach, strawberries, and pecans. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Mae Suhail islam
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The salad is packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Borodband Zone
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I always feel good after eating it. The dressing is also really delicious. I could drink it by the glass!


Random Stranger
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The dressing is light and tangy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I also like to add a bit of feta cheese for extra flavor.


shankar Bohara
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever nuts I have on hand, and the dressing is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tunnel Beartravel
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is delicious! The dressing is light and refreshing, and the pecans add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Tudev Solongo
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This is my favorite spinach salad recipe. I love the tangy dressing and the crunch of the pecans. I also add a bit of crumbled bacon for extra flavor.


Earl BOgle
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the spiced pecans added a wonderful crunch. I will definitely be making this again.