Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and delightful textures. Featuring creamy, tangy Maytag blue cheese, crisp mixed greens, and crunchy pecans coated in a sweet-and-spicy caramelized blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and cayenne, this salad offers a unique twist on traditional greens. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with honey and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a hint of zesty sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this showstopping salad is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as a flavorful side dish to elevate any meal. Enjoy this dynamic and gourmet recipe that celebrates the perfect marriage of spice, sweetness, and creaminess in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 oz Maytag blue cheese
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Honey
- 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter in the skillet, then add the pecans, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.
Step 2
Stir the pecans continuously for about 3-4 minutes until they are coated in the spiced caramel mixture and lightly toasted. Transfer to parchment paper to cool completely.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens. Crumble the Maytag blue cheese over the top.
Step 5
Once cooled, add the spiced pecans to the salad.
Step 6
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 520.6 grams (520.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1552 |
| Total Fat 138.60g | 178% |
| Saturated Fat 36.80g | 184% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.80g | |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 1853mg | 81% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.00g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.10g | 47% |
| Total Sugars 34.00g | |
| Protein 37.40g | 75% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 122% |
| Calcium 809mg | 62% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 1278mg | 27% |
Source of Calories