Spinach Salad without pomegranate

2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach , torn or 12 cups baby spinach 1 cucumber , peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices 2[...]

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons mustard , coarse, ground 2 teaspoons pancake syrup (maple-flavored[...]

2/3 cup whole pecans 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 CARAMELIZED PECANS: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat and stir on low until the sugar[...]