SPINACH-APPLE SALAD WITH MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE

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This is from Southern Living Magazine. It looks delicious, but I haven't tried it yet. The captian says "This salad is make ahead, great for casual or fancy parties, and easy to tote to a neighborhood get-together".

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed
1 gala apples, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Prepare pecans: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Toss pecans in butter.
  • Stir together sugar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; add pecans, tossing to coat.
  • Spread in a single layer in a nonstick aluminum foil-lined pan.
  • Bake 10 to 13 minutes or unitl lightly browned and toasted.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes; separate pecans with a fork.
  • Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together cider vinegar and next 4 ingredients.
  • Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.
  • Prepare Salad: Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Drizzle with desired amount of Maple-Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
  • sprinkle with pecans. Serve salad with any remaining vinaigrette.
  • Note: Pecans may be made up to 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container. Vinaigrette may be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 226.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 6.3

MMAK KKma
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples.


Liaqut Shah
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I love the crunch of the walnuts in this salad.


Arjun Gautam
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This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing lunch.


Abdelwahab almusleh
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this salad is so good that I don't even mind.


Banyezanki Asinani
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sierra Ortega
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different fruits and vegetables to it and it's always delicious.


Chhatra Thapa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Tracy Douga
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Itsmeshicoy
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of spinach, apples, and walnuts. The maple cider vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.