Spinach-Pecan Salad

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Kathy Moss's family challenged each other to bring some new dishes to the holiday feast one year, and this salad was her contribution. It was a big hit, as she recalls. "No one in the family had ever thought of spinach for the holiday meal!"
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
* 1/2 cup pecan halves
* 1 (7-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, washed
* 1 large Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons white vinegar
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
== Directions ==
# Melt butter and sugar in a small skillet over low heat, stirring constantly.
# Add pecan halves; cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning to coat.
# Remove coated pecans from skillet, cool on wax paper.
# Toss spinach, apple, cheese, and pecans in a serving bowl.
# Whisk oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; drizzle over salad, tossing gently to coat.
Yield: 4 servings
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