Winter Orange Salad With Pecan Croutons

1. 1

   Place spinach on a large serving platter or divide among individual salad plates.

2. 2

   Cut oranges sections into bite-size pieces.

3. 3

   Arrange onion, cranberries and Pecan Croutons over spinach or mixed greens.

4. 4

   Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture.

5. 5

   Pecan Croutons: Lightly coat a 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; add sugar.

6. 6

   Heat over medium-high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally to heat sugar evenly.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low and cook until sugar is nearly all melted.

8. 8

   Add pecan halves and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes more or until browned and glazed, stirring constantly.

9. 9

   Watch carefully to avoid overbrowning nuts.

10. 10

    Spread on a piece of foil coated with cooking spray or wax paper, separating nuts.

11. 11

    Sprinkle just a pinch of sea salt over pecans.

12. 12

    Cool to room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.