CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

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A sweet but zesty salad with a unique twist of carmelized pecans. Try serving for brunch along with "Baked French Toast" and "Bacon and Onion Quiche"

Provided by Marc Austin

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7 ounce) bag mixed greens
1 (6 ounce) bag dried cranberries
4 ounces of montrachet goat cheese, crumbled
1 (4 ounce) bag pecans
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon jam or 1 tablespoon jelly (any flavor)
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
1/8 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Start by carmelizing pecans.
  • Melt butter in pan.
  • Add brown sugar and stir unti mixture bubbles and doesn't appear to greasy or too dry.
  • Add pecans, stir and cook until well coated.
  • Place on cookie sheet to dry and cool.
  • Prepare the salad dressing.
  • Mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
  • Add jam, orange juice and ginger.
  • Put greens, cranberries, cheese and carmelized pecans in a salad bowl.
  • Toss with salad dressing and serve immediately.
  • Try serving for brunch along with"Baked French Toast" and"Bacon and Onion Quiche".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6, Fat 48.3, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 201.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 9.1

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