Apple-Brie Spinach Salad

In the summer, especially now we live in Florida, I don't like the prepare or eat heavy meals. This is really pleasant to have, flavorful and filling. Hope you enjoy it. You can use whatever kind of apples you like--my favorite are Granny Smiths. You an also add a grilled chicken breast to this.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  large apples, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
• 4  tablespoons maple syrup, divided
• 8  cups  fresh  Baby Spinach
• 1 (8 ounce)  brie round or 1 (8 ounce)  camembert cheese, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup pecan halves, toasted

• Dressing

• 1⁄4 cup apple cider or 1⁄4 cup  apple juice
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 3  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Place apples on a ungreased baking sheet, brush with 2 tablespoons syrup. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; brush with the remaining syrup. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, cheese, pecans and apples. In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.