German mustard, mandarin oranges, and Chinese five-spice powder may make this seem an exotic recipe, but you'll find it a familiar spinach and fruit salad with sweet and spicy pecans.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
373 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine reserved liquid from mandarin oranges, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, cloves, and Chinese five-spice powder in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal jar and shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies.
Step 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir pecans and sugar into the butter; let simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the pecans with rosemary and cayenne pepper; continue cooking another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain pecans on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 3
Toss spinach leaves and green onion together in a large mixing bowl; top with mandarin oranges and pecans. Drizzle dressing over the salad to serve.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
