STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS

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Make and share this Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Strawberry

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup sugar
1 lb fresh spinach
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 cups vegetable oil
3 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pecans and sugar; stir to combine.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts around pecans and is caramel-colored.
  • Remove pecans with a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer on a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • Cool completely and break up pieces as needed.
  • Remove and discard stems from spinach.
  • Wash spinach and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Tear into bite-size pieces.
  • Combine spinach, celery and strawberries in a large bowl.
  • Pour 1 cup dressing over salad mixture; toss gently.
  • Add reserved candied pecans; toss gently.
  • Serve immediately with remaining dressing.
  • Dressing: Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth.
  • With blender running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream through opening in lid.
  • Process until thick and smooth.
  • Transfer dressing mixture to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds.
  • Cover and chill.

sheena gates
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The combination of sweet strawberries, savory spinach, and crunchy candied pecans is perfect. The dressing is also really good - it's light and tangy, and really brings the whole dish together. I'll definite


Precious Watson
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This salad is delicious! The strawberries and spinach are so fresh and the candied pecans add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really good - it's light and tangy, and really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients. I'll definitely be makin


trostruky
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This salad is so good! The strawberries are sweet and juicy, the spinach is fresh and crisp, and the candied pecans add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really good - it's light and tangy, and really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients


DJ Dietsch
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. The strawberries and spinach are so fresh and the candied pecans add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really good - it's light and tang


Onye Eze
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This salad is delicious! The strawberries and spinach are so fresh and the candied pecans add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really good - it's light and tangy, and really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


Triston S
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh strawberries. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The candied pecans add a nice crunch, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this salad again soon.


Rashidul Manik Asib
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The strawberries were sweet and juicy, the spinach was fresh and crisp, and the candied pecans added a nice crunch. The dressing was also rea


dj munap
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The strawberries are perfectly ripe and sweet, and the spinach is crisp and tender. The candied pecans add a nice crunch, and the dressing is light and tangy. I love that this salad is so easy to make - it's


Sahid Islam
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one changed my mind. The strawberries and candied pecans add a nice sweetness that balances out the bitterness of the spinach. The dressing is also really good - it's light and flavorful, and doesn't


Jime Liab
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet strawberries, savory spinach, and crunchy candied pecans was a perfect balance of flavors. The dressing was light and tangy, and really brought the whole dish together. I'll defin


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