SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED PEARS, PECANS AND BRIE

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The combination of these ingredients is fantastic. The candied pecans give a nice little crunch to the salad. Add some seafood or grilled chicken and you have a full meal. To save time buy the prepackaged washed baby spinach. This recipe came from Rose Reisman's "Secrets for Permanent Weight Loss" cookbook.

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
8 cups spinach leaves
1 cup diced radicchio
1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced
2 ounces brie cheese, diced
4 ounces sliced grilled chicken (optional) or 4 ounces seafood (optional)
2 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon liquid honey

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.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 73.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 13.7, Protein 3

Koketso Mothobela
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Mulindwa Ryan
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great salad to enjoy on a warm summer day.


Mst Kamrunnahar Maria
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


AJILEYE OLUWATOYIN
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve for company.


Susan Smith
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This salad is easy to make and very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Hari Shankar
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The candied pears and pecans add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Justina Thomas
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


sobuj Islam_19
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I made this salad for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great salad for a party or potluck.


Mecca Tate
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and very flavorful.


Kabiru Idris
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I'm not a big fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good. The candied pears and pecans added a lot of flavor and texture.


Mobile Palace
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This salad was a big hit at my family gathering. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Asad Mobi
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I loved this salad! The flavors were amazing and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Chima Iloegbunam
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This salad was easy to make and very flavorful. The candied pears were a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Bryan Menehan
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of spinach, pears, pecans, and brie. The dressing is also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Ainebyoona Victor
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the candied pears. They were so easy to make and added a really nice flavor to the salad.


Parkash Chauhan
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The candied pears were the perfect touch of sweetness, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.