Warm Apple & Pistachio Spinach Salad

Name: Warm Apple & Pistachio Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples); 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot; 1 cup shelled roasted pistachios; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons honey; Coarsely ground pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

I'm really not a salad person, but this unusual salad is actually worthy of bringing to a dinner party or even eating by itself. It's also super quick and easy to make. —Justine Kmiecik, Crestview, Florida

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples)
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup shelled roasted pistachios
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes. Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place spinach on a serving platter. Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach. Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 278 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

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