Exhibition Salad with Meringue Baked Pecans

Elevate your mealtime with this stunning Exhibition Salad with Meringue Baked Pecans, a perfect balance of vibrant flavors and textures that's sure to impress. Featuring a medley of fresh mixed greens, juicy orange segments, and tart pomegranate seeds, this salad is adorned with creamy crumbled goat cheese and the irresistible crunch of homemade meringue-baked pecans. The pecans, coated in a light, sugary meringue and baked to perfection, add a delicate sweetness that beautifully complements the zesty lemon-honey dressing. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gourmet salad is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or whenever you want a show-stopping dish. With its delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and savory elements, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 medium orange Orange segments (peeled and segmented)
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 0.5 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 large Egg white
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue whisking until soft peaks form.

Step 3

Gently fold the pecans into the meringue mixture, ensuring each pecan is coated evenly.

Step 4

Spread the coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes, stirring the pecans halfway through to ensure even baking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, orange segments, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled goat cheese.

Step 8

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Top the salad with the cooled meringue baked pecans just before serving to add a sweet, crunchy finish.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this impressive and delicious salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(740.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1700.3

Total Fat 125.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3g
Cholesterol 60mg	0%
Sodium 1221.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 97.2g
Protein 39.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.9mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1672.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.7%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 27.5%