spinach and strawberry salad with sugar pecans

Name: SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH SUGAR PECANS
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup(s) coarsley chopped pecans; 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) water; 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar1; 1 tablespoon(s) honey; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; - pinch of salt; 1/4 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 4 cup(s) baby spinach; 1 cup(s) sliced strawberries; 2 - kiwis peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup(s) soft black pepper cheese (opitonal)

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Eddie Jordan

Bristow, OK

Updated on Jan 30, 2012

This is a lovely salad to go with your Valentines day dinner

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 25 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield Servings 8 to 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup coarsley chopped pecans
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- pinch of salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 - kiwis peeled and sliced
1/4 cup soft black pepper cheese (opitonal)

How To Make spinach and strawberry salad with sugar pecans

Step 1

Place pecans, sugar, and water in a small saucepan set on medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.

Step 2

Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally until golden and pecans are coated about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3

Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet cool and set aside.
Step 4

In a small bowl whisk the vinegar with the honey, dijon mustard, and salt. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well combined
Step 5

To serve, Divide spinach among salad plates and top with strawberries, kiwis, and sugar pecans.
Step 6

Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with the crumbled cheese if using.
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