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Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Spinach and Citrus Salad with Sweet and Spicy Pecans (Melissa d'Arabian)

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Ingredients:

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3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried , cut into chiffonade
2 green onions, chopped
1 orange , supremed and halved
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp cayenne
salt and freshly ground black pepper
citrus dressing , recipe follows
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp orange or grapefruit juice
3 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Put the spinach and green onions in large salad bowl and sprinkle with the halved citrus supremes. In a small saute pan over medium heat, add the butter and sugar and stir until the butter is melted. Add the pecans and toss until the pecans begin to brown. Stir in the rosemary and cayenne and stir just a few seconds to release the aroma. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle the pecans on the salad while still warm. Drizzle the dressing over salad and serve.
Citrus Dressing:
In a small bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk until emulsified.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1042.37 Kcal (4364 kJ)
Calories from fat	381.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.42g	65%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	79.85mg	3%
Potassium	879.33mg	19%
Total Carbs	142.82g	48%
Sugars	10.59g	42%
Dietary Fiber	23.27g	93%
Protein	26.58g	53%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	36%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	148.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	384.74 Kcal (1611 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.66g	65%
Cholesterol	2.82mg	3%
Sodium	29.47mg	3%
Potassium	324.56mg	19%
Total Carbs	52.72g	48%
Sugars	3.91g	42%
Dietary Fiber	8.59g	93%
Protein	9.81g	53%
Vitamin C	8mg	36%
Iron	1.7mg	26%
Calcium	54.7mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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