Autumn Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients (20)

• SUGARED SPICED NUTS:
• 6 ounces walnut or pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons butter,
• 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• MAPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• SALAD:
• 10 ounces baby spinach
• 1 large ripe Bartlett pear,
• 1 small red onion,
• 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles