Romaine Salad with Pecan and Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Romaine Salad with Pecan and Blue Cheese Dressing—a perfect harmony of bold flavors and delightful textures. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base of this quick 15-minute recipe, while toasted pecans add a nutty crunch and depth. The real star is the creamy homemade blue cheese dressing, featuring tangy buttermilk, rich mayonnaise, and a hint of honey for balanced sweetness. Each bite delivers a satisfying mix of freshness, creaminess, and a touch of acidity, thanks to a splash of apple cider vinegar. Ideal as a refreshing side or a light main course, this salad is an easy yet elegant addition to your table. Try it today to experience the ultimate fusion of flavor and simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Slice the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set them aside in a large salad bowl.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the pecans. Toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly darkened. Drizzle the olive oil over the pecans, toss to coat, and set aside to cool.
To prepare the blue cheese dressing, mix the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir until well combined. For a smoother dressing, mash some of the blue cheese into the mixture using the back of a spoon.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to your preference.
Just before serving, drizzle the blue cheese dressing over the romaine lettuce. Sprinkle the toasted pecans on top.
Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing and the pecans are well distributed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Romaine Salad with Pecan and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 3489 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1202 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3142 mg | 67% | |
*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.
