Step 1

Baking Directions:

Step 2

For brown sugar-cider vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients until blended.

Step 3

For salad: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 4

Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 4 minutes.

Step 5

Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill.

Step 6

Preheat grill to 350 degrees F to 400 dgrees F (medium-high) heat.

Step 7

Cut apples crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings, cutting from one side through the other.

Step 8

Grill apple rings, covered with grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender.

Step 9

Arrange spinach and spring greens mix on a serving platter; top with apples, cheese, and toasted pecans.

Step 10

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11

Serve with brown sugar-cider vinaigrette.