Apple-Brie Spinach Salad

Name: Apple-Brie Spinach Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 4 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 8 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup apple cider or juice; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

In the summer, I don't like to prepare or eat large meals, so I often make salads. I'm always on the outlook for new and interesting recipes, and this one is a winner that I like to make for company. —Rhonda Crowe Victoria, British Columbia

Ingredients

4 large apples, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cubed
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Place apples on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons syrup. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; brush with remaining syrup. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, pecans and apples. In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 242 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.

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