Spinachsaladwithcandiedpearspecansandbrie Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PEARS, PECANS AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet with vegetable spray.
• To make the candied pecans, rinse the pecans with cold water.
• Drain but do not let dry.
• In a small bowl, combine the icing sugar, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
• Dip the pecans in this mixture to coat well.
• Spread them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Cool and Chop.
• To make the salad, combine the spinach, radicchio, pear and brie in a large bowl.
• To make the dressing, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey and mustard.
• Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
• Garnish with the candied pecans and chicken/seafood (if using.).

SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS

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.

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the first 10 ingredients together, preferably with a food processor or blender so that it mixes well. Set the dressing aside.
• Remove and discard the stems from the spinach leaves. Wash spinach, and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the spinach, pears, raisins, and pecans in a large bowl. Pour reserved dressing over salad, and toss gently. Serve immediately.