GINA'S SPINACH SALAD WITH SPICED PECANS

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup pecan halves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 5-ounce package pre-washed baby spinach
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, fried crisp
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Pecans: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in all the spices and the pecans. Stir and toast the pecans for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate to cool.
  • Salad: Whisk together the Dijon mustard, shallots, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil in a continuous stream, whisking to emulsify. Season with a pinch of sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Toss the greens with the prepared dressing, the bacon, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes and spiced pecans.

Manish ThapaMagar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. The spinach is packed with nutrients and the dressing is light and healthy. The spiced pecans add a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I would highly recommend this salad to anyone looking for


Saleem Oad
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and delicious. The spinach is crisp and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. The spiced pecans add a nice crunch and sweetness. I would highly recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious me


Toheed Waheed
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This salad is amazing! The spinach is fresh and crisp, the dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the spiced pecans add a nice crunch. I love that this salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


stuart lucy
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the spiced pecans add a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


XaraXphys
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This salad is delicious! The combination of spinach, spiced pecans, and tangy dressing is perfect. I love that it's a healthy and refreshing salad that's also really easy to make. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Nur Gurler
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the spiced pecans add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sara Fatima
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. The spinach is packed with nutrients and the dressing is light and healthy. The spiced pecans add a nice touch of flavor and crunch. I would highly recommend this salad to anyone looking for


JIM Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The combination of spinach, spiced pecans, and tangy dressing is simply irresistible. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Scott Whitten
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The spinach is crisp and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. The spiced pecans add a nice crunch and sweetness. I love that this salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Jason Thornton
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! The dressing was easy to make and the salad came together quickly. The spiced pecans were a nice touch and added a bit of sweetness to the salad. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight


Marwa Jehan
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the spiced pecans are a great addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious salad.


Anjie W
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is delicious and the spiced pecans add a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chibuike Wisdom
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This salad is a game-changer! I used to think spinach salads were boring, but this recipe proved me wrong. The dressing is addictive and the spiced pecans are the perfect topping. I've already made it twice in the past week and I'm sure it will becom


MD fahim Akhtar reaza
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The salad was light and refreshing, yet still hearty enough to be a main course. The spiced pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. Everyone raved about it and asked for the rec


Safi Mr
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Gina's Spinach Salad with Spiced Pecans was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was simply irresistible. The crunchiness of the spiced pecans perfectly complemented the soft and juicy spinach. The dressing was tangy and flavo