SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CARAMELIZED PECANS

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Make and share this Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Caramelized Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Berries

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup whole pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
6 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dry
2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
3 ounces chevre goat cheese, crumbled (I used French feta instead)
1 shallot, sliced thinly
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons strawberry jam sweetened with fruit juice, slightly warmed
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • CARAMELIZED PECANS: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat and stir on low until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and boil mixture for 5-10 minutes without stirring; until syrup is golden brown. Watch boiling process carefully! Please be careful not to burn yourself!
  • Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the simple syrup over the pecans. Stir to coat. Allow to stand 20 minutes or so to cool and harden. Chop coarsely once cooled.
  • STRAWBERRY DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a tight fitting jar with a lid and shake well. Yield 1/2 cup.
  • SALAD: Meanwhile, arrange the washed spinach leaves on six individual salad plates. Top with pecan mixture, strawberries, cheese and shallots. Serve dressing on side.

Kaleem Ullah khan (Jaloo khal)
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This salad is just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Elexa Wright
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I found that the strawberries overpowered the other flavors in the salad.


Sarita Barman
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The dressing for this salad is a bit too oily.


Awon Abbas
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This salad is a little too sweet for my taste.


Daphne Nevhutalu
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a protein boost.


Senuda Thinal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Kiya Tadese
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The strawberries and caramelized pecans add a lot of sweetness and flavor.


Caro Shak
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


jony home
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jessecca Jasmine
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients depending on what you have on hand.


Md Siyam Hossen
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


syed lion
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I wasn't sure about the combination of spinach and strawberries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Taniyah Calhoun
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's tangy and sweet, and it really brings all the flavors together.


imole olamolu
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Hoszu Laviniu
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, strawberries, and caramelized pecans was unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


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