Candied Pecan, Pear, And Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Candied Pecan, Pear, And Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, divided; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup pecan halves; 3 tablespoons roasted pecan oil or extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 8 ounces baby spinach leaves; 2 medium firm-ripe pears, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, divided
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons roasted pecan oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced shallot
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
2 medium firm-ripe pears, thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 tsp. each salt and cardamom, the cayenne, and cloves. Stir in nuts. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2
Bake, stirring once in a while with a fork, until syrup is deep golden, about 15 minutes. Stir again, then transfer nuts on paper to a work surface. Let nuts cool, breaking them up after 5 minutes.
3
Whisk oil, vinegar, pepper, shallot, and remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and cardamom in a large bowl. Gently toss with spinach, pears, and nuts. Serve immediately.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.

563

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, divided, and more.

Yes, Candied Pecan, Pear, And Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Candied Pecan, Pear, And Spinach Salad

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