Spicy Mandarin Spinach Salad

Spicy Mandarin Spinach Salad
Need Head to the store and pick up rosemary, butter, canolan oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Radicchio & Endive Salad with Pecans, Apple & Mandarin, Mandarin and Ruby Red Grapefruit Tiramisu, and Mandarin Orange Cake.

Instructions

1
Combine reserved liquid from mandarin oranges, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, cloves, and Chinese five-spice powder in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal jar and shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies.
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CloveClove
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2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir pecans and sugar into the butter; let simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the pecans with rosemary and cayenne pepper; continue cooking another 1 to 2 minutes.
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PecansPecans
SugarSugar
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3
Remove from heat and drain pecans on a plate lined with paper towels.
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4
Toss spinach leaves and green onion together in a large mixing bowl; top with mandarin oranges and pecans.
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SpinachSpinach
Green OnionsGreen Onions
PecansPecans
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5
Drizzle dressing over the salad to serve.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings3
Health Score15
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