Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Pecans Recipe

Name: Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 1/2 cups pecan halves; 1 cup sugar; 1 lb fresh spinach; 2 cups thinly sliced celery; 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved; Dressing; 2/3 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 -4 green onions, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 2 cups vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons poppy seeds

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup sugar
1 lb fresh spinach
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Dressing
2/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 cups vegetable oil
3 tablespoons poppy seeds

1
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2
Add pecans and sugar; stir to combine.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts around pecans and is caramel-colored.
4
Remove pecans with a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer on a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil.
5
Cool completely and break up pieces as needed.
6
Remove and discard stems from spinach.
7
Wash spinach and pat dry with paper towels.
8
Tear into bite-size pieces.
9
Combine spinach, celery and strawberries in a large bowl.
10
Pour 1 cup dressing over salad mixture; toss gently.
11
Add reserved candied pecans; toss gently.
12
Serve immediately with remaining dressing.
13
Dressing: Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth.
14
With blender running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream through opening in lid.
15
Process until thick and smooth.
16
Transfer dressing mixture to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds.
17
Cover and chill.

2115

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, 1 cup sugar, 1 lb fresh spinach, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied 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.

Strawberry Spinach Salad With Candied Pecans

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