Sweet and Spicy Mandarin Pecan Spinach Salad

Sweet and Spicy Mandarin Pecan Spinach Salad

Name: Sweet and Spicy Mandarin Pecan Spinach Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 250 ml mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved; 30 ml canola oil; 30 ml olive oil; 15 ml Dusseldorf-style German mustard; 0.5 ml ground cloves; 0.5 ml Chinese five-spice powder; 15 g butter; 125 g pecan halves; 2.5 ml white sugar; 5 ml dried rosemary; 1.25 ml cayenne pepper; 180 g fresh spinach leaves; 2 green onions, chopped

This flavorful salad combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the spiciness of pecans, creating a delightful blend of flavors. A perfect choice for a quick and tasty lunch.

20 min

easy

373kcal

calories

14g

carbohydrates

35g

fat

fiber

protein

116mg

sodium

sugar

Lunch American

Ingredients

250 ml mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved

30 ml canola oil

30 ml olive oil

15 ml Dusseldorf-style German mustard

0.5 ml ground cloves

0.5 ml Chinese five-spice powder

15 g butter

125 g pecan halves

2.5 ml white sugar

5 ml dried rosemary

1.25 ml cayenne pepper

180 g fresh spinach leaves

2 green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the reserved liquid from mandarin oranges, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, ground cloves, and Chinese five-spice powder. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing emulsifies.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in pecans and sugar; let simmer until hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season the pecans with rosemary and cayenne pepper; continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the pecans on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, toss together the spinach leaves and green onion. Top with mandarin oranges and pecans. Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving.