Name: Spinach and Pear Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe pears; 9 oz baby spinach leaves; 3/4 cup candied pecans; 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 3/4 cup pomegranate arils; 3 Tbsp butter; 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 cup halved pecans; 2 Tbsp good balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste