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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat to toast the pecans.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the pecans and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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.
Prepare the vinaigrette in a small bowl by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens with the crumbled bleu cheese.
Roughly chop the cooled caramelized pecans and add them to the salad.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecan Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.5 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 3540 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1462 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1712 mg | 36% | |
*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.
