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Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing

Spinach Salad with Warm Maple Dressing

Pure maple syrup, as opposed to artificially flavored and colored "pancake" syrup, is an extraordinary cooking ingredient. Here it adds body as well as rich flavor to the dressing, providing a perfect counterpoint to the smoked cheese.

Nutirion Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Gluten Free Diet Healthy Weight Heart Healthy High Potassium Low Calorie Low Carb Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat Low Sodium

Serves Prep Time Total Time
4 20 min 20 min

Directions

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 1 10-ounce p fresh spinach, torn, or 12 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese, such as Gouda or Cheddar

Cooking Instruction

Step 1

Toast pecans in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

Step 2

Toss spinach and cucumber in a salad bowl.

Step 3

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and cucumber. Toss well and sprinkle with cheese and toasted pecans.

Nutrition

  • Serving: Per serving
  • Calories: 164
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg
  • Potassium: 531mg
  • Sodium: 705mg
  • Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat
  • Carbohydrate Servings: 1