Spinach, Apple and Pomegranate Salad

Spinach, Apple and Pomegranate Salad

INGREDIENTS

Candied Pecans

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar of choice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Spinach Salad
  • 226g baby spinach
  • 2 apples thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese
  • candied pecans

WHAT TO DO
Candied Pecans

  1. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add the pecans, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pecans start to toast. About 3-5 minutes. 
  2. Transfer pecans to a piece of parchment paper to cool. Let cool completely before adding to the salad.

Vinaigrette

  1. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. 
  2. Spinach Salad
  3. Toss together all salad ingredients or arrange in a pleasing manner. Serve with the vinaigrette.

Sourced from www.countrysidecravings.com

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