Two Apple Spinach Salad with Aged Cheddar and Candied Pecans
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Serves: 8-10
 
Ingredients
  • 1 container of baby spinach (6-8 oz)
  • 3-4 apples (two kinds - I used Red Delicious and Gala), chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 oz aged cheddar, cubed
  • ½ cup candied pecans (see directions in post - 1 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. water, ⅛ tsp. vanilla, ⅛ tsp. salt, ½ cup halved pecans)
  • Sherry Mustard Vinaigrette (2 tbsp sherry vinegar, ½ tsp minced garlic, ½ tbsp dijon mustard, ⅓ cup EVOO, salt and pepper)
Instructions
  1. Prepare vinaigrette by mixing sherry, garlic and mustard in a small bowl then whisking in olive oil (can also use a food processor if preferred). Season with salt and pepper. Place in fridge until serving.
  2. Mix rest of ingredients together in a large salad bowl.
  3. Serve vinaigrette on side or toss with salad immediately prior to serving.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/two-apple-spinach-salad-with-aged-cheddar-and-candied-pecans/