Spring Mix Toasted Pecans Cranberries and Stilton with Sherry
Elevate your salad game with this elegant Spring Mix Salad featuring Toasted Pecans, Dried Cranberries, and Creamy Stilton Cheese, all tied together with a tangy-sweet Sherry Vinaigrette. This easy yet sophisticated recipe combines the earthy crunch of toasted pecans, the vibrant sweetness of dried cranberries, and the bold creaminess of Stilton, perfectly complemented by a homemade sherry vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes, this flavor-packed dish is ideal as a light starter or a satisfying main course. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this gourmet salad that balances textures and flavors in every bite. Perfect for those seeking an upscale, restaurant-style salad at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups spring mix salad greens
- 0.5 cups pecan halves
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 4 oz Stilton cheese
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pecan halves and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the sherry vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large salad bowl, add the spring mix salad greens, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumble the Stilton cheese over the top.
Drizzle the prepared sherry vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to break the cheese into tiny pieces.
Serve immediately, dividing the salad onto individual plates or bowls. Enjoy this light and flavorful dish as an appetizer or a meal on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 98.3 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2276 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 550 mg | 12% | |
*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.
