Pecan Salad Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pecan Salad, a tantalizing dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of apples with the savory crunch of pecans, all topped off with a zesty dressing. This recipe is brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Information
- Category: Fruit
- Keywords: Nuts, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
- Review Count: 3
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 460.3
- Fat: 42.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6.1g
- Cholesterol: 6.3mg
- Sodium: 350.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.2g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 9.4g
- Protein: 5.2g
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 head lettuce
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1-2 apples
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Pecans:
- In a pot, bring margarine, corn syrup, water, and salt to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and add the pecans, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated pecans on a foil-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even baking.
- Be cautious not to overbake.
- Let the pecans cool completely.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, chopped green onions, and sliced apples.
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Serve:
- Just before serving, add the cooled pecans to the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this Pecan Salad, perfect for any occasion from busy weeknights to leisurely gatherings!
