Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing

Name: Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; 1 10-ounce package fresh spinach, torn, or 12 cups baby spinach; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese, such as Gouda or Cheddar

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"Pure maple syrup, as opposed to artificially flavored and colored "pancake" syrup, is an extraordinary cooking ingredient. Here it adds body as well as rich flavor to the dressing, providing a perfect counterpoint to the smoked cheese...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons chopped pecans

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1 10-ounce package fresh spinach, torn, or 12 cups baby spinach

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1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 shallot, finely chopped

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1/4 cup cider vinegar

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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

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Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

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1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese, such as Gouda or Cheddar

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