Spicy Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Spicy Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad, a perfect blend of bold flavors and crunchy textures. Start with a base of fresh, crisp mixed greens, then add tangy crumbles of creamy blue cheese and sweet-yet-spicy candied pecans, coated with a hint of cayenne for a fiery kick. A drizzle of homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, ties it all together for a balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal as a sophisticated starter, a light lunch, or a colorful addition to your dinner table. Perfect for those seeking gourmet salad recipes, quick prep meals, or creative ways to use blue cheese, this dish is a showstopper for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the pecan halves, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the pecans. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
Step 3
Remove the pecans from the skillet and spread them on a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, crumbled blue cheese, and cooled spicy pecans.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (622.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2054.5 |
| Total Fat 179.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 179.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4634.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.1g | |
| Protein 65.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 51.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1466.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1706.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories