**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Romaine Salad with Pecan and Blue Cheese Dressing**
Welcome to a culinary journey that celebrates the perfect harmony of flavors. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delightful Romaine Salad, a vibrant ensemble of crisp romaine lettuce, toasted pecans, crumbled blue cheese, and a luscious homemade dressing. Experience a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite, as the refreshing crunch of romaine pairs seamlessly with the nutty sweetness of pecans, the tangy sharpness of blue cheese, and the creamy richness of the dressing. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of variations, this article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable salad, catering to diverse dietary preferences and culinary curiosities. Discover how simple ingredients can transform into an extraordinary dish that will leave you craving more.
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 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 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
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 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.
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 SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine chopped lettuce with torn leaves of mixed fresh herbs. Add some halved grape tomatoes to your salad for color and toss with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
ROMAINE SALAD
This super-easy salad comes together in no time. And it's perfect for just about any main dish. Katherine Desrosiers - Trail, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegars, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad mix; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING
This salad with homemade dressing is a good fit with meat, poultry, or fish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. (If mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
- Add lettuce; toss to coat with dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g
CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD
Mom invented this colorful salad by combining romaine lettuce with toasted pecans, chicken strips, grapes, dried cranberries and cheddar cheese. I think she's particularly proud of this recipe. -Kevin Weeks North Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; stir in pecans and salt. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside., Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, cranberries and cheese. Add chicken and reserved nuts; toss to combine. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD
This is a very tasty salad; a swanky version of a regular everyday salad. The addition of blue cheese and dried cranberries give it something special. Wherever it is brought people always ask for the recipe!
Provided by Michelle
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 519.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
ROMAINE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING AND SPICED PECANS
Categories Salad Garlic Appetizer Dinner Lunch Blue Cheese Pecan Fall Lettuce Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss oil with garlic in small baking dish. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake until garlic is golden and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic from skins. Reserve oil.
- Transfer roasted garlic to processor. Add honey, vinegar, cider and mustard and blend well. With processor running, slowly add reserved garlic oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss lettuce with 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese and enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and Spiced Pecans and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp romaine lettuce for the best results.
- Wash the lettuce thoroughly and pat it dry before assembling the salad.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and golden brown.
- Make sure the blue cheese dressing is well chilled before serving.
- To add a bit of extra flavor, you can crumble some bacon or cooked chicken over the salad.
Conclusion:
Romaine salad with pecan and blue cheese dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try!
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