For not-too-virtuous salad with caramelized apple dressing, what spices should I use in the crispy spice-brined pecans I plan to add to it?

Here is a link to the salad: http://www.food52.com/recipes...
Here is a link to the spice brined pecans. http://www.food52.com/recipes... I've also done them with cardamom, which turned out really well.
What spices and/or type of citrus would you use, though, for this particular salad? Thanks so much! ;o)