Jul 14 2026
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Maple Pecan Spinach Recipe

Inspired by Irish Democrat
Time25m
Serves4

Fresh spinach leaves, candied pecans, bacon, red onions, hard boiled egg, mandarin oranges, sun-dried cranberries, bleu cheese, and maple vinaigrette dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly. Chop the red onion finely. Slice the hard boiled eggs. If using whole mandarin oranges, peel and segment them.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, crumble into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, candied pecans, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, sliced hard boiled eggs, mandarin oranges, sun-dried cranberries, and bleu cheese.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the maple vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side dish or a light main course.

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