spinach salad with cherries and candied cashews

Name: Spinach Salad with Cherries and Candied Cashews
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CANDIED CASHEWS; 1 - large egg white; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar (or 1/4 cup splenda brown); 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves or ¼ tsp. dried thyme; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cup(s) raw cashews; ## CHERRY VINAIGRETTE; 1 cup(s) halved and pitted fresh cherries (about 22 cherries); 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon(s) white wine vinegar; ## SPINACH SALAD; 8 cup(s) baby spinach; 1/2 cup(s) halved and pitted fresh cherries; 1/2 cup(s) crumbled gorgonzola cheese; 1/4 cup(s) dried cherries

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Sep 6, 2014

Candying nuts in the oven is a snap when you coat them with a mixture of egg white, sugar, and spices. The nuts keep well in a sealed glass jar, so you might want to make extra for future salads. Candied nuts for dessert? Simply omit the thyme, salt, and pepper in the Candied Cashews recipe above, and you have a crunchy dessert topping. Found on: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

CANDIED CASHEWS
1 - large egg white
1/2 cup brown sugar (or 1/4 cup splenda brown)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ¼ tsp. dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
CHERRY VINAIGRETTE
1 cup halved and pitted fresh cherries (about 22 cherries)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
SPINACH SALAD
8 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup halved and pitted fresh cherries
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dried cherries

How To Make spinach salad with cherries and candied cashews

Step 1

To make Candied Cashews: Preheat oven to 300°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

Whisk together egg white and 1 Tbs. water in large bowl. Whisk in brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cashews, and stir to thoroughly coat cashews.
Step 3

Spread cashews on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Bake 15 minutes, then stir cashews on tray, and bake 15 minutes more, checking every 5 minutes to avoid burning. Cool.
Step 4

To make Cherry Vinaigrette: blend all ingredients in blender until smooth, thinning with 1 to 2 Tbs. water, if desired.
Step 5

To assemble Spinach Salad: Toss together all ingredients in large bowl with 1/4 cup Cherry Vinaigrette (Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use.) Sprinkle with Candied Cashews.
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