Spinach Salad with Pears & Candied Pecans Recipe

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Spinach Salad with Pears & Candied Pecans
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 packages (6 oz each) fresh baby spinach

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. Yield: 12 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 334.9 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.17g 46%
Cholesterol 8.87mg 3%
Sodium 316.79mg 13%
Potassium 180.16mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.62g 5%
Sugars 11.37g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 3.92g 8%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 69.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 360.06 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat 291.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.43g 46%
Cholesterol 9.54mg 3%
Sodium 340.59mg 13%
Potassium 193.69mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.79g 5%
Sugars 12.22g 45%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 11%
Protein 4.22g 8%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 74.7mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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