MANDARIN PECAN SALAD
Toss together this refreshing salad from Jeaune Hadl Van Meter of Lexington, Kentucky. The crisp greens are mixed with nuts and citrus, then drizzled with a sweet-tart poppy seed dressing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Divide the romaine, oranges, pecans and cranberries between two salad plates. In a blender, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and onion powder; cover and process until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HOUSE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan on the stovetop, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, stir in the pecans; toss to coat. Spread the nuts on a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until toasty. Keep a close eye on them so that they don't burn. While still warm, sprinkle the nuts with a little bit of kosher salt to taste. Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, you can store the candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Add the vinegar and mustard, whisk to combine.
- Whisk in the oil, one tablespoon at a time, blending well after each addition. The mixture should be thick, but pourable. If it's too thick, gradually whisk in some water until it reaches the desired consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Arrange the lettuce greens on individual salad plates or on a large serving platter. Top with candied pecans, blue cheese, cranberries and oranges. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad with about 2 tablespoons dressing, Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Nut Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Fall Healthy Lettuce Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat. Mix in dried cranberries. Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well; discard soaking juice.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice in small bowl to blend. Mix in cranberries. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Place greens in large bowl. Toss with 2/3 of dressing. Divide greens among 6 plates. Add orange segments to bowl; toss with remaining dressing. Top salads with orange segments and pecans.
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ORANGES, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND PECANS
Enjoy this wonderful light and fresh salad for holiday time, or anytime! Cooking time reflects marinating the dried cranberries. I discovered this recipe in Bon Appetit, 1998
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup orange juice to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat.
- Mix in dried cranberries.
- Let stand until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain well; discard soaking juice.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, orange peel and remaining 3 tablespoons orange juice in small bowl to blend. Mix in cranberries.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
- Place greens in large bowl.
- Toss with 2/3 of dressing.
- Divide greens among 6 plates.
- Add orange segments to bowl; toss with remaining dressing.
- Top salads with orange segments and pecans.
MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
This is the kind of salad that doesn't require much work but looks super-pretty on the table. It's great for everything from brunch to an easy dinner party. You start off with a simple base of mixed greens (pick your fave!), then toss in handfuls of fresh blueberries, mandarin segments (or any kind of sweet citrus) and crunchy spiced nuts (again, any kind you like). The dressing is an easy vinaigrette that gets a special touch from orange juice. You'll have extra dressing you can refrigerate for another day.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the dressing by blending the orange juice, vinegar, oil, honey, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender until very smooth. Place the greens, blueberries and citrus segments in a large salad bowl. Add dressing to taste and toss until evenly coated. (You will have extra dressing.) Garnish with the nuts and serve immediately.
MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH PECANS
My mom uses almonds when she does this salad. I use pecans. You can also "candy" the pecans by putting thime in a pan with some sugar and cooking until the sugar has caramelized. Remove from the heat and pour onto foil and let cool. Break the pecans apart and toss with the salad.
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the shallot, vinegar and oil (s).
- Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
- Right before serving, toss with the greens.
- Top each salad with orange slices and pecans.
MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD WITH SUGARED PECANS
There are many versions of this salad out there but I couldn't find one exactly like mine here on 'Zaar so I thought I'd throw mine in the mix.
Provided by Krista Roes
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For sugared pecans: combine sugar, margarine, orange juice, cinnamon and red pepper and cook to boiling. Boil for 1 minute. Add pecans and coat well. Bake on cookie sheet at 200 degrees for one hour stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in air-tight container.
- For dressing: combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- For salad: combine ingredients, adding pecans and oranges last. Add dressing and gently toss.
- Preparation time does not include cooking pecans.
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