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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans Recipe

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans Recipe

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup sugar
1 lb fresh spinach
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp dry mustard
2 cups vegetable oil
3 tbsp poppy seeds

Directions:

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add pecans and sugar; stir to combine.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar melts around pecans and is caramel-colored.
Remove pecans with a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer on a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil.
Cool completely and break up pieces as needed.
Remove and discard stems from spinach.
Wash spinach and pat dry with paper towels.
Tear into bite-size pieces.
Combine spinach, celery and strawberries in a large bowl.
Pour 1 cup dressing over salad mixture; toss gently.
Add reserved candied pecans; toss gently.
Serve immediately with remaining dressing.
Dressing: Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth.
With blender running, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream through opening in lid.
Process until thick and smooth.
Transfer dressing mixture to a bowl; stir in poppy seeds.
Cover and chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1269.69 Kcal (5316 kJ)
Calories from fat	1099.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	122.19g	188%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	691.96mg	29%
Potassium	898.57mg	19%
Total Carbs	48.81g	16%
Sugars	35.91g	144%
Dietary Fiber	9.77g	39%
Protein	10.09g	20%
Vitamin C	58.9mg	98%
Iron	4.6mg	25%
Calcium	211.7mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	337.29 Kcal (1412 kJ)
Calories from fat	292.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.46g	188%
Cholesterol	2.7mg	3%
Sodium	183.82mg	29%
Potassium	238.7mg	19%
Total Carbs	12.97g	16%
Sugars	9.54g	144%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	39%
Protein	2.68g	20%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	98%
Iron	1.2mg	25%
Calcium	56.2mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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