Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
Spinach-Apple Salad With Maple-Cider Vinaigrette is a gluten free and vegetarian side dish. One serving contains 496 calories, 7g of protein, and 40g of fat. This recipe serves 8. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes. A mixture of onion, ground ginger, cider vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

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Prepare Pecans: Preheat oven to 35
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Toss pecans in butter. Stir together sugar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; add pecans, tossing to coat.
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Spread in a single layer in a nonstick aluminum foil-lined pan.
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Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes; separate pecans with a fork.
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Whisk together cider vinegar and next 4 ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.
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Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
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Drizzle with desired amount of Maple-Cider Vinaigrette; toss to coat.
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Sprinkle with pecans.
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Serve salad with any remaining vinaigrette.
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Note: Pecans may be made up to 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container. Vinaigrette may be made up to 3 days ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings8
Health Score20
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