Salad lovers, rejoice! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we will guide you through the art of crafting a perfect romaine salad, adorned with blue cheese, maple-glazed pecans, and a tantalizing maple mustard vinaigrette. We have carefully curated a recipe that combines the freshness of crisp romaine lettuce with the tangy bite of blue cheese, the sweet crunch of maple-glazed pecans, and the zesty tang of a homemade maple mustard vinaigrette. Let's dive into the world of flavors and create a salad that will steal the show at your next gathering!
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ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEARS, BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS
Make this winner of a salad a holiday tradition that everyone remembers. You can prep everything ahead and put it together at the last minute. This recipe yields more dressing than needed for the salad. Save the rest for later.
Provided by Letty | @lettyskitchen
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. (see note)
- Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, about a teaspoon at a time, whisking all the time, to make a smooth dressing.
- Wash the lettuce leaves, dry well. Tear into bite-size pieces.
- Just before serving, put about half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Add the lettuce and toss to coat the leaves lightly. Toss in a little more dressing if you think it's needed, keeping in mind the lettuce should be lightly coated, not weighed down in oil.
- Build the salad in two layers: Transfer half of the dressed lettuce to a serving bowl. Core and slice the first pear and arrange it over the lettuce. Sprinkle with half of the blue cheese and half of the toasted pecans. Repeat with a second layer.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
This lick the bowl clean came from the Pecan Growers of America. As much as I adore creamy blue cheese dressing,this quick vinegar concoction is a tangy challenger.
Provided by Potluck
Categories Fruit
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In sald bowl,combine oil,vinegar,salt and pepper.
- Whish until well blended.
- Add half the blue cheese,mash into dressing.
- Add 1/4 cup pecans.
- Add romaine. Toss well to coat.
- Top with remaining blue cheese and nuts.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 2 BIG GUY servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lettuce in a big bowl. Combine garlic, oregano, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil to dressing in a slow stream and mix with a whisk or fork. Stir in blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEAR, SMOKED BLUE CHEESE, AND CANDIED PECANS
Provided by Martina McBride
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium, 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Spread the pecans in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper on a large baking sheet. Let them cool completely and then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Layer the lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing, and top with the pecans.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHIVES AND BLUE CHEESE
Categories Salad No-Cook Low Carb Vegetarian Blue Cheese Spring Chive Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place lettuce in large bowl. Whisk oil, lemon juice, shallot, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in chives. Drizzle dressing over lettuce and toss to coat. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.
BLUE CHEESE ROMAINE SALAD
A light lemon vinaigrette makes this salad deliciously different from all others. - Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts., In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ROMAINE,PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
A good friend,LeIla served this excellent salad at her house recently and she was kind enough to share the recipe with me. She notes that she likes to sub crumbled blue cheese instead of the feta cheese when she serves this with beef.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Pears
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Salad:.
- Put all salad ingredients in a large serving bowl.
- Just before serving,add enough Mustard Viniagrette to barely coat lettuce and toss lightly to mix.
- Serve immediately.
- Mustard Viniagrette:.
- Put all viniagrette ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid; shake until thoroughly blended. Makes 1 cup viniagrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.9, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 696.3, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 6.5
FRESH PEAR & ROMAINE SALAD
A relative gave me the tip to make salad dressings with whatever fruit I was using in my salad. It works like a charm here. Pears make the matching easy. -Jennifer Greiling, Fairview, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salad, toss sliced pear with lemon juice. In a large bowl, toss romaine with 1/2 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with pear, pecans, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ROMAINE WITH APPLE, PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE
Eating the skin of apples provides about twice the anti-cancer activity as eating only the pulp, Cornell University studies show. That's why this recipe says not to peel the apple. You may wonder about the hefty amount of fat in each serving. Don't: 90% of it is good monounsaturated fat from avocado and pecans.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add vinegar, mustard, juice and yogurt; stir to combine thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss with 1/2 cup Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 237.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
MAPLE-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
This dressing is good on any salad, especially salads containing chicken or shrimp. It's also a good marinade for pork tenderloin!
Provided by stefychefy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper into a blender. Pulse to combine, then add the olive oil in a steady stream with the motor running.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 20.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
ROMAINE SALAD W/ BLUE CHEESE, MAPLE-GLAZED PECANS AND MAPLE-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375* Lightly oil 2 baking sheets. Stir together pecans and 3 Tbsp. maple syrup in a small bowl to coat nuts w/ syrup. Spread pecans in single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets. Bake about 5 minutes, stirring once, until syrup is bubbling vigorously. Immediately spread glazed pecans in single layer on the other prepared baking sheet. Cool. Nuts will become crisp as the cool. In small bowl, whisk together garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, remaining 2 Tbps maple syrup, mustard and vinegar. Continue whisking while adding oil ina thin stream. Toss romaine in large bowl with enough dressing to coat it evenly. Sprinkle salad with blue cheese, then the glazed pecans and serve
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh romaine lettuce. If you can, buy it the same day you plan to make the salad.
- To make the maple-glazed pecans, use a large skillet so that the pecans have plenty of room to spread out. This will help them cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the pecans. They should be toasted and golden brown, but not burnt.
- The maple-mustard vinaigrette is a great way to add a sweet and tangy flavor to the salad. Be sure to whisk the dressing well before using.
- If you don't have blue cheese, you can use another type of cheese that you like, such as feta or goat cheese.
Conclusion:
This romaine salad with blue cheese, maple-glazed pecans, and maple-mustard vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try.
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