apple pecan spinach salad

Name: Apple Pecan Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## SUGARED NUTS; 3/4 cup(s) halved walnuts or pecans; 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil; sugar and salt, to taste; ## SALAD DRESSING; 1/2 cup(s) canola oil (not olive oil); 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) honey mustard; 1 clove(s) garlic, pressed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 - 3 teaspoon(s) honey, to taste; ## SALAD; baby spinach, romaine, iceberg lettuce, or a combination; 2 hardboiled eggs; 1/2 large red or green apple or a mix of both, cored and sliced; 1 - 2 cup(s) warm or cold cooked rotisserie chicken chunks; red onion rings, optional

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Updated on Feb 13, 2024

My personal favorite! There's a lot to love about this salad. I like to use a blend of fresh baby spinach and romaine or iceberg lettuce. Then, add some favorites- toasted sugary salted pecans, crisp, tart apple slices, and rotisserie chicken, all topped with an absolutely delicious, light honey balsamic dressing. Use as a side salad without chicken or add chicken for a delicious dinner salad. The balsamic/honey dressing is one of our favorites. Great to use in dipping bowls, served with warm Italian bread. This will make 3-4 side salads (double the dressing) or 2 large dinner salads.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 7 Min

method Bake

yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

SUGARED NUTS
3/4 cup halved walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon canola oil
sugar and salt, to taste
SALAD DRESSING
1/2 cup canola oil (not olive oil)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey mustard
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 - 3 teaspoons honey, to taste
SALAD
baby spinach, romaine, iceberg lettuce, or a combination
2 hardboiled eggs
1/2 large red or green apple or a mix of both, cored and sliced
1 - 2 cups warm or cold cooked rotisserie chicken chunks
red onion rings, optional

How To Make apple pecan spinach salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To make the sugared nuts, toss the walnuts or pecans with the oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and sugar, to taste. (No exact measurements here. Just add until it suits you.) Spread out on a baking pan covered with parchment paper. Bake until just fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

To make the dressing, add all ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and give it a good shake. (I make this in the morning and let the flavors blend until dinner time.)
Step 3

Add the salad greens to plates. Top with eggs, apple slices, chicken, and onion (if using), and the sugared nuts. Serve dressing on the side.
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