Spinach Salad With Jamaican Vinaigrette And Caramelized Pecans Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS

Caramelized pecans make this salad especially good. This is a salad they used to serve at the restaurant one of my son's worked at, Rockbottom Brewery. If you want a salad with a bit more punch, try blue cheese instead of the feta.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Fruit

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Spinach Salad With Caramelized Pecans image

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.

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach (I also like to make it with a combination of freshbaby spinach and baby greens)
1 large granny smith apple, cored, sliced and then cut each slice into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS

A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Spinach Salad with Pears & Candied Pecans image

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

CRANBERRY PECAN SPINACH SALAD

I came across this recipe one year when I was looking for a special salad for the holidays. -Deb Murata, Carmichael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries, onion, pecans and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

4 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

PECAN SPINACH SALAD

My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place spinach in serving bowl.
  • Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
  • Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.

1 package triple-washed spinach
3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
A few pinches sugar
A few pinches salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small wedge Gorgonzola, crumbled (about 2 ounces)

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH BLACK EYED PEAS, LARDONS, AND PECAN-VINAIGRETTE

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



Baby Spinach Salad with Black Eyed Peas, Lardons, and Pecan-Vinaigrette image

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, put the peas and cover with chicken stock or water. Add the onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, until peas are tender but not broken (still al dente). Allow to cool in the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a non-stick pan, heat the lardons over medium heat, rendering the fat until lardons are crispy. Set lardons aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the shallots, mustard, and vinegar, and slowly drizzle in the canola oil. Stir in the 1/4 cup of pecans.
  • In large bowl, toss the greens and lardons with half of the dressing. Evenly divide the salad between 4 plates. Place the cooled peas to the bowl and dress with the remaining dressing. Spoon the peas over the greens and sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans.

1 cup black eyed peas, soaked in cold water overnight
Chicken stock or water, to cover
1/2 medium white onion, halved
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 pound slab bacon or thick cut (cut into 1/4-inch strips or "lardons")
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces, finely chopped, plus 1/3 cup
1/4 cup pecan oil or other nut oil
1 pound baby spinach, washed and dried

SPINACH SALAD WITH JAMAICAN VINAIGRETTE AND CARAMELIZED PECANS

This came for a PBS show, Pati's Mexican Table. Jamaica flowers are also known as hibiscus flowers.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



Spinach Salad With Jamaican Vinaigrette and Caramelized Pecans image

Steps:

  • Place the spinach and watercress in a large bowl. Pour some of the vinaigrette on top and toss. Top with the chopped caramelized pecans and sprinkle the scallions over the top. Drizzle some more vinaigrette on top. If you have leftover vinaigrette, you can eat it with a spoon!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 54, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 3.4

18 ounces spinach, fresh (rinsed, drained and thickly sliced)
1 bunch watercress, rinsed and stems removed
7 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups jamaica vinaigrette, Jamaican Vinaigrette
1 cup pecans, Carmelized Pecans (carmelized, or your favorite)

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CARAMELIZED PECANS

Make and share this Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Caramelized Pecans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Berries

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • CARAMELIZED PECANS: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat and stir on low until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and boil mixture for 5-10 minutes without stirring; until syrup is golden brown. Watch boiling process carefully! Please be careful not to burn yourself!
  • Arrange the pecans in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the simple syrup over the pecans. Stir to coat. Allow to stand 20 minutes or so to cool and harden. Chop coarsely once cooled.
  • STRAWBERRY DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a tight fitting jar with a lid and shake well. Yield 1/2 cup.
  • SALAD: Meanwhile, arrange the washed spinach leaves on six individual salad plates. Top with pecan mixture, strawberries, cheese and shallots. Serve dressing on side.

2/3 cup whole pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
6 ounces baby spinach leaves, washed and patted dry
2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
3 ounces chevre goat cheese, crumbled (I used French feta instead)
1 shallot, sliced thinly
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons strawberry jam sweetened with fruit juice, slightly warmed
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
fresh coarse ground black pepper

SPINACH SALAD (INA GARTEN) RECIPE - (2.9/5)

Provided by kddozier

Number Of Ingredients 13



Spinach Salad (Ina Garten) Recipe - (2.9/5) image

Steps:

  • Spinach Salad: Toss ingredients together. To toast nuts, put nuts in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes and remove as soon as you can smell them. Dressing: Boil together 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup sugar and remove from heat to cool some. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

DRESSING:
2 bags baby spinach
Red onion, thinly sliced
1 package craisins
Feta cheese, crumbled
Toasted pine nuts or pecans
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
Paprika to taste

SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



Spinach Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette image

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

2 cups torn spinach leaves
4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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