Janine's Sister's Fall/Winter Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lori Anne's spinach, fruit and nut salad with a brown sugar vinaingrette. Not diabetic friendly! Ingredients:
1/2 cup pecans, halves |
1/2 cup walnuts, halves |
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 (10 ounce) package prewashed spinach |
2 pears, ripe, cut into chunks |
2 apples, cut into chunks |
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar |
1/3 cup vegetable oil, do not substitute olive oil |
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. For the salad, stir together first 4 ingredients and spread on a lightly greased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes, stirring often.
3. Let cool and set aside.
4. Combine spinach and fruit; drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the sugared nuts.
5. For the vinaigrette, just whisk all ingredients in a cup.
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