Spinach and Feta Salad

Chef #1063231's Note:

My neighbor gave me this salad and dressing recipe and I make it all the time. I eat it as a main dish and add some steak strips, grilled chicken, or hard boiled eggs.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

Salad

• 6 ounces spinach
• 4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 medium granny smith apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon light butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Dressing

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons citrus juice (Orange juice, Grapefruit juice, lemonade)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Melt light butter and brown sugar in oven proof pan. Add pecans to coat. Put pan in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan and transfer to waxed paper.
2. Combine all remaining salad ingredients in large bowl and add cooled pecans.
3. Combine all dressing ingredients in a separate container and mix well.