Mixed Green Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Source: Simply Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pecans, quarter
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar


• 2 Tbsp honey mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste


• 1 lb mixed salad greens, including fresh baby spinach
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Notes: Doubled the pecan recipe and use brown sugar instead of regular sugar.  Reduced amount of olive oil.  Love this salad!