Pecan Spinach Salad Recipe

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My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!

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Pecan Spinach Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 339 calories, 33 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 582 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan Spinach Salad in Quick Cooking July/August 2005, p35