Name: Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans and Cranberries
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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April 29, 2025

This is a purposefully simple salad full of great fall flavors, easy to make, easy to love, and easy to double! Serve it alongside roasted meats or vegetables, or add crumbled cheese, sliced apple, or pear. You can also add roast chicken or turkey for an entree salad. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Jill Silverman Hough.

Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans and Cranberries

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Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans and Cranberries

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Ingredients

WarningTreenuts and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spread the nuts evenly in a pie pan.

Toast the nuts on middle rack of oven until fragrant and a shade darker, 8-10 minutes.

Check to see that nuts are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed. Let nuts cool for about 5 minutes.

Combine the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Combine the spinach, cranberries, pecans, and as much dressing as desired in a large bowl. Add more salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toasting Pecans Like a Pro 🥜
Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, constantly stirring to prevent burning and enhance their nutty flavor.
Vinaigrette Emulsion Technique 🫒
Whisk the olive oil into the vinegar and mustard mixture very slowly to create a perfectly smooth, stable emulsion that coats the spinach leaves evenly.
Spinach Prep Perfection 🥬
Gently wash and thoroughly dry baby spinach leaves using a salad spinner to prevent a watery salad and ensure the dressing clings beautifully.
Cranberry Flavor Boost 🍇
For an extra flavor dimension, briefly soak dried cranberries in warm water or orange juice for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad.
Dressing Balance Technique 🥗
Always add dressing just before serving and toss gently to prevent wilting the delicate spinach leaves, ensuring a crisp and fresh texture.