Janine's Sister's Fall/Winter Salad

Submitted by Oolala

"Lori Anne's spinach, fruit and nut salad with a brown sugar vinaingrette. Not diabetic friendly!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 cup dressing
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• For the salad

• 1⁄2 cup pecans, halves
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, halves
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (10 ounce) package prewashed spinach
• 2 pears, ripe, cut into chunks
• 2 apples, cut into chunks

• For the vinaigrette

• 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil, do not substitute olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

1. For the salad, stir together first 4 ingredients and spread on a lightly greased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-15 minutes, stirring often.
3. Let cool and set aside.
4. Combine spinach and fruit; drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the sugared nuts.
5. For the vinaigrette, just whisk all ingredients in a cup.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I decided to make this at the last minute so I just toasted walnuts for the salad. The salad was delicious with the pear and apple (Pink Lady) mixed with the tangy dressing. Thanks Oolala, for posting. I'll be trying your Strawberry Citrus Salad next! Roxygirl