Best 4 Blue Cheese Pecan Avocado Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Recipes

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Are you looking for a light and flavorful salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a side dish? This blue cheese pecan avocado salad with honey mustard vinaigrette is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and creamy. With its crunchy pecans, creamy avocado, tangy blue cheese, and sweet honey mustard vinaigrette, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEET SALAD WITH PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE



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A wonderful salad using my favorite veggie to grow, beets. They are the start of this delicious salad, which has a true summer feel to it.

Provided by Susan Elane Berry

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Beet Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium beets
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
¼ cup micro greens
2 tablespoons candied pecans
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
⅔ cup olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Place beets into a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover beets by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until skins begin to loosen, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Drain beets, remove skins, and cut into halves or quarters, depending on size. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until beets are dark in color and almost fork tender, but not too soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool beets, dice into 1/2-inch cubes, and place in a bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey in a lidded jar for the honey-mustard vinaigrette. Close jar and shake to combine. Pour vinaigrette over beets and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, 15 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, and chop.
  • Arrange 1/4 of the marinated beets in a solid circle on 4 salad dishes. Top with layers of onions and micro greens and sprinkle with blue cheese and pecans. Drizzle remaining beet vinaigrette around each salad, if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 17 g

BLUE CHEESE-PECAN-AVOCADO SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of my favorite salads to throw together. The dressing can be used on almost any salad. I never measure when I'm making salad dressings, so the amounts are approximate.

Provided by Ameliahead

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) bag butter lettuce (I like the kind with radicchio in it for color)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted (sometimes I use spicy candied pecans that I get from Trader Joe's)
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, diced
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey (scant)
black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Dressing: Whisk together garlic, mustard, honey, and pepper.
  • Whisk in vinegar and then oil.
  • Taste and add more mustard, honey, or other ingredients if necessary to your liking. Set aside.
  • In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, pecans, blue cheese, and avocado.
  • Add dressing and toss to combine.

APPLE-PECAN SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE



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Fresh apples and pecans deliver color, crispiness and crunch to your seasonal side salads in this delicious fall recipe.

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups spring mix lettuce
1 medium apple, sliced
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. mustard
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the lettuce, apple and pecans. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Blue Cheese Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large shallot, minced
1 pinch fine sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon good balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the shallot, salt, pepper, and vinegars in a medium bowl. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Crumble the blue cheese into the bowl and stir with a spoon til the crumbles are coated with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1271.5, Fat 128.6, SaturatedFat 34.5, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 1748, Carbohydrate 7.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are slightly soft when gently squeezed. Avoid avocados that are too hard or have bruises or blemishes.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans brings out their nutty flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Make the honey mustard vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days in advance. This gives the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Use a variety of greens: This salad is a great way to use up any leftover greens you have in your fridge. Arugula, spinach, kale, and romaine are all good choices.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little vinaigrette goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.

Conclusion:

This blue cheese pecan avocado salad with honey mustard vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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