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One of the biggest culprits of a boring salad is texture. Use these roasted, candied pecans to add a wonderful crunch to a massive variety of salads. Especially good on summer spinach salads with strawberries or grilled peaches.

1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Place a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add pecans and roast, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until nuts are golden and release a wonderfully nutty aroma.
Turn heat off. Drizzle maple syrup over nuts and stir quickly, helping to coat all pieces. Place coated nuts on a plate to cool (about 30 minutes), and serve.
Christine's Notes: Perfect when topping a salad of Buttercrunch lettuce with some of those dried Michigan cherries.
Christine Gable, CDKitchen Staff
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