πŸ₯— A bistro-worthy spinach salad (and the two recipes that make it)


Hey there,

Some salads taste like they came from a good restaurant. This is one of them, but it comes together in 15 minutes in your own kitchen. Peppery spinach, salty feta, candied pecans, and a raspberry vinaigrette with real fruit flavor. This week I'm sharing all three recipes separately so you can mix and match them however you like.

⚑️ NEW This Week: Spinach Salad with Feta and Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette​

The salad is one I hope you'll love, but the two recipes that build it are worth knowing on their own. You can use any candied pecans in this salad, but I recommend making my Praline Pecans. They come together in 10 minutes on the stovetop, perfectly crunchy and buttery-sweet without being sticky, no egg whites or candy thermometer required.

The Raspberry Vinaigrette gets its deep fruit flavor from both fresh berries and a spoonful of preserves, finished with red wine vinegar and shallots for savory, tangy depth. A quick blend and strain gives you a silky smooth dressing every time.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Make a double batch of both the Praline Pecans and the Raspberry Vinaigrette. The pecans keep in an airtight container for weeks and the vinaigrette keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks. Having both on hand means a great salad is never more than a few minutes away.

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Spinach Salad with Feta and Candied Pecans


Raspberry Vinaigrette


Praline Pecans

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The best meals don’t come from restaurant kitchens. They come from home cooks like you who take simple ingredients and turn them into something worth sharing. My specialty is making global cooking approachable, from beloved American classics to exciting international flavors. I create recipes that make it simple to cook memorable, restaurant-quality dishes, so you can feel confident and inspired in your own kitchen.

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