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Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing..

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Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 10-ounce package fresh spinach, torn, or 12 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese, such as Gouda or Cheddar
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Cooking Instructions

1. Toast pecans in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

2. Toss spinach and cucumber in a salad bowl.

3. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and cucumber. Toss well and sprinkle with cheese and toasted pecans.

Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories 164  Carbohydrates 12  Fat 12  Saturated fat 2  
Mono unsaturated fat 7  Protein 4  Cholesterol 7  Fiber 2  Potassium 531  

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