Spinach Salad With Strawberries And Caramelized Pecans Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad With Strawberries And Caramelized Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Caramelized Pecans; 2/3 cup whole pecans; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; Salad; 6 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dry; 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced; 3 ounces chevre goat cheese, crumbled (I used French feta instead); 1 shallot, sliced thinly; Strawberry Dressing; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons strawberry jam sweetened with fruit juice, slightly warmed; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; fresh coarse ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Caramelized Pecans
2/3 cup whole pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Salad
6 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dry
2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
3 ounces chevre goat cheese, crumbled (I used French feta instead)
1 shallot, sliced thinly
Strawberry Dressing
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons strawberry jam sweetened with fruit juice, slightly warmed
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
fresh coarse ground black pepper

1
CARAMELIZED PECANS: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat and stir on low until the sugar is dissolved.
2
Increase heat to medium-high and boil mixture for 5-10 minutes without stirring; until syrup is golden brown. Watch boiling process carefully! Please be careful not to burn yourself!
3
Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
4
Drizzle the simple syrup over the pecans. Stir to coat. Allow to stand 20 minutes or so to cool and harden. Chop coarsely once cooled.
5
STRAWBERRY DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a tight fitting jar with a lid and shake well. Yield 1/2 cup.
6
SALAD: Meanwhile, arrange the washed spinach leaves on six individual salad plates. Top with pecan mixture, strawberries, cheese and shallots. Serve dressing on side.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Caramelized Pecans, 2/3 cup whole pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad With Strawberries And Caramelized 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 Salad With Strawberries And Caramelized Pecans

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