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