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Expand1 cup whole pecans Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons honey Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
pinch of cayenne pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
coarse sea or kosher salt, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
4 slices applewood smoked bacon, sliced into lardons Ask a question about this ingredient
6 cups baby spinach leaves or greens of your choice Ask a question about this ingredient
12-16 thin slices of high quality cheddar cheese (use a vegetable peeler) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons golden raisins Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small or half a large apple, cored and sliced thinly Ask a question about this ingredient
1 shallot, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons apple cider Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon bacon drippings Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon honey Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon lemon zest, preferably Meyer Ask a question about this ingredient
For honey roasted pecans: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, honey and brown sugar into a small saucepan over low heat. When butter melts, add cayenne and salt. Add pecans to pan, combine well and turn out onto parchment lined cookie sheet. Separate pecans and bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
Ask a question about this stepMeantime, cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy. Remove and cool on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
Ask a question about this stepFor dressing: add shallot, vinegar, cider, drippings, Dijon and honey to a small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper and add lemon zest.
Ask a question about this stepCombine spinach and golden raisins in a large bowl. Add bacon and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of dressing on greens, or to taste. Mix gently with hands. Add cheese slices, apple and pecans to taste. Serve, passing extra dressing at table.
Ask a question about this stepI adored spiced pecans. They're wonderful in a simple mixed green salad with crumbled goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette too! Will have to try this salad over the winter!
Have never tried roasting pecans with honey, and these with cayenne seem even more apetizing. I think the simplicity and mix of flavours you have created are terrific. Great recipe.
This salad has everything I love in it. YUM
I make batch after batch of spiced pecans all winter, they are so good in salads like this. I love the idea of them honey baked - will have to try!
ver good recipe i will try
How much butter is used with the honey & brown sugar to toast the pecans?
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Love this!