Best Ranch House Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette Recipes

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.

CLASSIC HOUSE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, half of the croutons, about two-thirds of the cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Add the dressing of your choice and toss to coat. Top with remaining croutons, cheese, and bacon and serve right away.
• Serves 4

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine Dijon and honey.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
• Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine.
• Stir in toasted pecans.

RANCH SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Toss 2 cups cubed raisin-walnut bread with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake at 400 degrees F until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Puree 1/4 cup each mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, sliced scallions, chopped dill and chopped mint, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender. Toss 2 chopped romaine hearts with the dressing, 1/2 cup candied pecans and the croutons. Season with salt and pepper.

MANDARIN ORANGE AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, pears and red onion.
• For Dressing:.
• In a medium bowl, combine dijon and honey. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine. Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine. Stir in toasted pecans.
• Drizzle salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.