MEL'S KITCHEN CAFE
AMAZING SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET-SPICY NUTS, APPLES, FETA AND BACON
This really is the most amazing spinach salad ever! Loaded with sweet + spicy nuts, apples, feta, and bacon, it is a delicious showstopper.
Prep Time: 30 MINS
Red Wine Vinaigrette: – red wine vinegar – extra virgin olive oil – clove of garlic – Dijon mustard – sugar – salt – Black pepper
SERVINGS: 8
Ingredients
Sweet Spicy Nuts: – water – granulated or brown sugar – Pinch cayenne pepper – Pinch salt – walnuts or pecans Salad: – spinach or spring greens – red onion – bacon – feta cheese crumbles – dried cranberries or cherries, – honey crisp apples,
Ingredients
Prep Time: 30 MINS
SERVINGS: 8
01
For the dressing, blend all the ingredients until smooth or combine in a jar and shake until well-combined.
02
For the nuts, add the water, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper to a skillet set over medium heat. Stir to combine.
03
Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Add the nuts and stir to coat. Cook for another 30-60 seconds.
04
Spread the nuts evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet and let cool.
05
To assemble the salad, toss all the salad ingredients together along with the cooled nuts.
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