Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans Recipe

Name: Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried, cut into chiffonade; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 orange, supremed and halved; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup pecan halves; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Citrus Dressing, recipe follows; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons orange or grapefruit juice (or a combination); 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried, cut into chiffonade
2 green onions, chopped
1 orange, supremed and halved
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons orange or grapefruit juice (or a combination)
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Put the spinach and green onions in large salad bowl and sprinkle with the halved citrus supremes.
2
In a small saute pan over medium heat, add the butter and sugar and stir until the butter is melted.
3
Add the pecans and toss until the pecans begin to brown.
4
Stir in the rosemary and cayenne and stir just a few seconds to release the aroma.
5
Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Sprinkle the pecans on the salad while still warm.
7
Drizzle the dressing over salad and serve.
8
In a small bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified.

410

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried, cut into chiffonade, 2 green onions, chopped, 1 orange, supremed and halved, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans 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.

Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans

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