Foryoueats: Mixed Green Salad With Pecans, Goat Cheese, And Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• Pecans:
• 4 ounces whole pecans
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Salad:
• 1 pound mixed salad greens, including fresh baby spinach
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1- to 2-inch thin slices