Spinach Salad

Chef #351205's Note:

Everyone at a recent potluck (including me) was asking for this recipe.

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

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 10 ounces baby spinach
• ½ cup pecans , chopped & toasted
• ½ cup craisins
• feta cheese , crumbled

Dressing

• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Toast pecans in oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes.
2. Mix Dressing.
3. Put Spinach in a bowl, add pecans, craisins and feta cheese. Toss, add dressing & toss again.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Perfect autumn salad! I made this as written, but decreased the oil to a little less than 1/2 cup. The sour cream (I used light) makes the dressing thick and creamy; it clings well to the spinach leaves. While the dressing IS delicious, it's appearance is a bit odd; it looks much like chocolate syrup. But don't be put off by the looks of it..... it's terrific! Thanx for sharing.

[rjoyce1]

Fantastic salad and dressing. I also added some orange segments. I think this would be good with any fruit if you didn't have the craisins.

[Empire920]

This was great! I decreased the oil to 1/2 cup and added a little more balsamic vinegar and a touch more sugar to taste. Make sure to stir really well. I was out of craisins but it was fine even without it. I also used goat cheese in place feta. I didn't use stars to rate this as I did change the recipe so much but the dressing is excellent, I think, regardless of what you put with it. Thanks!