Spinach With Pecans Food

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS

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Caramelized pecans make this salad especially good. This is a salad they used to serve at the restaurant one of my son's worked at, Rockbottom Brewery. If you want a salad with a bit more punch, try blue cheese instead of the feta.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories Fruit

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach (I also like to make it with a combination of freshbaby spinach and baby greens)
1 large granny smith apple, cored, sliced and then cut each slice into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

Melt butter in small frying pan over low heat.
Add pecans and brown sugar.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is caramelized.
Spread out on wax paper to cool.
In bowl toss together spinach, pecans, apple and cheese.
Add oil and vinegar and toss again until everything is coated.
Chef's note: To make ahead for a special dinner--toss apple with dressing. Layer on greens, cheese and pecans. Cover with plastic wrap and put in refrigerator until needed, tossing just before serving.

PECAN SPINACH SALAD

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My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPINACH WITH PECANS

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An easy to make, nutty version of this vegetable.

Provided by Lisa-Michelle Boucher

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon pecan halves

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. Stir in the spinach and water, and cook until wilted. Mix in the pecans, and continue to cook and stir until warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 1.3 g