Blue Cheese Pecan Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, nutty, and tangy flavors with this Blue Cheese Pecan Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette. Featuring a vibrant base of mixed greens, this salad is elevated with buttery avocado, crumbled blue cheese, sweet and crunchy toasted pecans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Tossed in a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, this salad is a refreshing yet satisfying dish for any occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect as a light lunch, a crowd-pleasing side, or even a colorful addition to your dinner table. Embrace fresh ingredients and bold flavors with this irresistible salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (spring mix or arugula)
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Pecans, lightly toasted
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the honey mustard vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once fragrant, remove from heat and let cool.
Wash and dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin wedges. Add these to the mixed greens.
Add the crumbled blue cheese, toasted pecans, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
Just before serving, drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Blue Cheese Pecan Avocado Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3232 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2168 mg | 46% | |
*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.
