Spinach Salad With Candied Pears, Pecans And Brie Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad With Candied Pears, Pecans And Brie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Candied Pecans; 1/3 cup pecan halves; 3 tablespoons icing sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; Salad; 8 cups spinach leaves; 1 cup diced radicchio; 1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced; 2 ounces brie cheese, diced; 4 ounces sliced grilled chicken (optional) or 4 ounces seafood (optional); Dressing; 2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon liquid honey

Servings: persons

Candied Pecans
1/3 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Salad
8 cups spinach leaves
1 cup diced radicchio
1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced
2 ounces brie cheese, diced
4 ounces sliced grilled chicken (optional) or 4 ounces seafood (optional)
Dressing
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon liquid honey

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet with vegetable spray.
2
To make the candied pecans, rinse the pecans with cold water.
3
Drain but do not let dry.
4
In a small bowl, combine the icing sugar, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
5
Dip the pecans in this mixture to coat well.
6
Spread them on the prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake for 15 minutes.
8
Cool and Chop.
9
To make the salad, combine the spinach, radicchio, pear and brie in a large bowl.
10
To make the dressing, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey and mustard.
11
Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
12
Garnish with the candied pecans and chicken/seafood (if using.).

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Candied Pecans, 1/3 cup pecan halves, 3 tablespoons icing sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad With Candied Pears, Pecans And Brie 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 Salad With Candied Pears, Pecans And Brie

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