Spinach, Apple and Pecan Salad for 10

By Grandmax4

Spinach, apples, red onion & pecans in a sweet-tart dressing. To make this salad extra special, I like to glaze the pecans by stirring them with 1 tablespoon sugar in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts. Pour them out on waxed paper and separate with your spoon while still warm. If you do this, you don't need to toast the pecans. It takes about 5 minutes or so for the sugar to melt.

Ingredients

• 7 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 3/4 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard (I prefer Dijon)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 5/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 golden delicious apple, halved, cored, thinly sliced
• 5/8 cup red onion, cut in thin strips
• 1 7/8 lbs fresh spinach, washed, stems removed, leaves torn
• 1 1/4 cups toasted pecans

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In serving bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper until thick. 2 Add apple and onion. 3 Toss until apples and onions are covered with dressing. 4 Place spinach on top, then pecans. 5 Just before serving, toss.