CASHEW-CURRY SPINACH SALAD

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Fabulous salad for a fall dinner with friends or a holiday dinner. The cashew flavoring really adds to the salad and you can make the cashews just for snacking as well. My roommate suggested this salad to me and it is just tasty!

Provided by Wende Wubbena Carlisle

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ pound bacon
12 cups spinach leaves
6 cups coarsely chopped frisee (French curly endive)
3 small pears, thinly sliced
⅔ red onion, thinly sliced
6 grapes, halved
¾ cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sesame seeds, honey, and garlic together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into smaller pieces.
  • Layer bacon crumbles, spinach leaves, frisee, pears, red onion, and grapes on individual serving plates.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread cashews on a baking sheet.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, curry powder, rosemary, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  • Toast cashews in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the saucepan with the butter mixture; stir until coated. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cashews over salad plates. Drizzle dressing on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 745.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

jacopo valle
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This salad is so bland. It needs more flavor.


George Boev
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This salad is way too spicy for me. I couldn't even finish it.


Ashtyn Mallo
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I'm not sure I like the combination of curry and fruit. It's a little too weird for my taste.


Angeline Youngblood
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Sofie Valdez
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I love that this salad is so easy to make ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


NIKA Chakma
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of fruit and nuts, and it's always delicious.


AB Boss Tv
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was a little too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure I could adjust the amount of curry powder next time.


M H
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


omah mary
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


WAR Beatler
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The curry dressing is so unique and delicious.


WhyBe OhFree
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yaqoob Kanera
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the nuts and fruit add a nice touch.


Yaacoub Yaacoub
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The cashew curry dressing is so flavorful and creamy, and the spinach and fruit add a nice crunch and sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.