Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sugared Curried Pecans; 6 ounces pecan halves; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; Maple-Cider Vinaigrette; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2/3 cup olive oil; Salad; 10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed; 1 gala apples, thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

Sugared Curried Pecans
6 ounces pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
Salad
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, thoroughly washed
1 gala apples, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

1
Prepare pecans: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Toss pecans in butter.
3
Stir together sugar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; add pecans, tossing to coat.
4
Spread in a single layer in a nonstick aluminum foil-lined pan.
5
Bake 10 to 13 minutes or unitl lightly browned and toasted.
6
Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes; separate pecans with a fork.
7
Prepare Vinaigrette: Whisk together cider vinegar and next 4 ingredients.
8
Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.
9
Prepare Salad: Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
10
Drizzle with desired amount of Maple-Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
11
sprinkle with pecans. Serve salad with any remaining vinaigrette.
12
Note: Pecans may be made up to 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container. Vinaigrette may be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

916

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sugared Curried Pecans, 6 ounces pecan halves, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 3 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette 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-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

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