Pineapple spinach salad is a fun twist on the traditional strawberry spinach salad. There's pineapple in every bite...because who really wants to eat spinach?
1/8 to 1/4teaspoondry mustardoptional--taste it first
For the pecans:
2tablespoonsbutter
1cuppecan halves
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
For the salad:
10-13ouncesspinach
1pineapplechopped into bite-size pieces
6ouncesfeta
Instructions
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a mason jar or tupperware. Shake vigorously and set aside.
In a small pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat. When hot, add the pecans and stir to coat. Add the brown sugar and stir again. Stir occasionally until the sugar starts to caramelize, about 2-5 minutes. Remove to a wax paper lined cookie sheet and let cool.
In a large bowl add the spinach, pineapple, and feta. Toss to combine. Sprinkle the top with pecans and serve with the salad dressing (you might not use all of it).
Notes
This salad is heavy on the pineapple. If you want it more salad-y, add more spinach. Also, feel free to buy pre-candied pecans.Source: The Food Charlatan