Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecan Salad, a perfect harmony of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Featuring a bed of crisp mixed greens, this vibrant dish is adorned with creamy crumbles of bleu cheese and irresistibly sweet, caramelized pecans toasted in butter and brown sugar. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette—whisked together with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—adds a zesty finish that ties every bite together. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for any occasion, this elegant salad balances gourmet flavors with easy preparation. Perfect as a light lunch or an impressive dinner starter, it's a go-to recipe for salad enthusiasts and foodie hosts alike.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup bleu cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a skillet over medium heat to toast the pecans.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the pecans and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the pecans and mix well until they are coated. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes until the sugar has melted and caramelized onto the pecans. Remove from heat and let the pecans cool on a parchment-lined plate.
Step 4
Prepare the vinaigrette in a small bowl by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens with the crumbled bleu cheese.
Step 6
Roughly chop the cooled caramelized pecans and add them to the salad.
Step 7
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecan Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (658.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2158.7 |
| Total Fat 195.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 61.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.2g | |
| Cholesterol 212.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3540.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.2g | |
| Protein 64.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1462.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1711.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories