Apple-Brie Spinach Salad

Name: Apple-Brie Spinach Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 large apples, cut into 1/2 inch wedges; 4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 8 cups fresh Baby Spinach; 1 (8 ounce) brie round or 1 (8 ounce) camembert cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted; 1/4 cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced

Submitted by FloridaGrl

"In the summer, especially now we live in Florida, I don't like the prepare or eat heavy meals. This is really pleasant to have, flavorful and filling. Hope you enjoy it. You can use whatever kind of apples you like--my favorite are Granny Smiths. You an also add a grilled chicken breast to this."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 10

ingredients

4 large apples, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
4 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
8 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1 (8 ounce) brie round or (8 ounce) camembert cheese, cubed
¹⁄₂ cup pecan halves, toasted
Dressing
¹⁄₄ cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice
¹⁄₄ cup canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced

directions

Place apples on a ungreased baking sheet, brush with 2 tablespoons syrup. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; brush with the remaining syrup. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, cheese, pecans and apples. In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.