spinach salad with cherries and candied cashews

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Candying nuts in the oven is a snap when you coat them with a mixture of egg white, sugar, and spices. The nuts keep well in a sealed glass jar, so you might want to make extra for future salads. Candied nuts for dessert? Simply omit the thyme, salt, and pepper in the Candied Cashews recipe above, and you have a crunchy dessert topping. Found on: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spinach salad with cherries and candied cashews

  • CANDIED CASHEWS
  • 1
    large egg white
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar (or 1/4 cup splenda brown)
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme leaves or ¼ tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    raw cashews
  • CHERRY VINAIGRETTE
  • 1 c
    halved and pitted fresh cherries (about 22 cherries)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp
    white wine vinegar
  • SPINACH SALAD
  • 8 c
    baby spinach
  • 1/2 c
    halved and pitted fresh cherries
  • 1/2 c
    crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 c
    dried cherries

How To Make spinach salad with cherries and candied cashews

  • 1
    To make Candied Cashews: Preheat oven to 300°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Whisk together egg white and 1 Tbs. water in large bowl. Whisk in brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add cashews, and stir to thoroughly coat cashews.
  • 3
    Spread cashews on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Bake 15 minutes, then stir cashews on tray, and bake 15 minutes more, checking every 5 minutes to avoid burning. Cool.
  • 4
    To make Cherry Vinaigrette: blend all ingredients in blender until smooth, thinning with 1 to 2 Tbs. water, if desired.
  • 5
    To assemble Spinach Salad: Toss together all ingredients in large bowl with 1/4 cup Cherry Vinaigrette (Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use.) Sprinkle with Candied Cashews.
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