Honey Pecan Salad Dressing Recipes

HONEY PECAN & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine pecans and 2 teaspoons honey; microwave, uncovered, on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice. Immediately transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar, remaining honey, salt and pepper; set aside., Place flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Shape cheese into eight balls; flatten slightly. Coat cheese with flour, then dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs. , Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-hight heat. Fry cheese 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Divide salad greens among four plates; top with cheese. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with honey pecans.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecan halves on a cookie sheet.
• Bake the pecans, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant. Around 10 minutes. Cool completely. Coarsely chop the pecans.
• In a high powered blender or food processor, add pecans, vinegar, syrup, and shallots. While blending, slowly add in olive oil. Blend until completely smooth. Add broth or water as needed to thin.
• Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

SPINACH, APPLE & PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir in bacon if desired., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, mustard and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

HONEY-PECAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the first 6 ingredients to the container of an electric blender.
• Pulse 2 or 3 times until blended.
• With blender running, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream.
• Process until smooth.
• Add in pecans and stir.
• Serve over salad.

APPLE-PECAN SALAD WITH HONEY VINAIGRETTE

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.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Prepare chicken breasts by cutting them in half and pounding them out.
• Whisk the egg whites, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a shallow dish.
• In another shallow dish mix together pecans, oregano, thyme, paprika, and cayenne.
• Dip the chicken into the egg white mixture and then into the pecan mixture.
• While the chicken is resting, heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat; coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Add chicken and saute until brown on both sides.
• Place chicken in baking dish and roast until an instant read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Take chicken out and make dressing while it rests.
• Combine the honey, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, shallot, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended.
• Toss the dressing with the mixed greens (you won't need all the dressing). Toss in goat cheese and red onion.
• Arrange greens on 4 plates.
• Slice chicken.
• Arrange chicken on top of greens, sprinkle with any remaining crumbs from the pan.
• Serve with extra dressing on the side!

APPLE AND TOASTED PECAN SALAD WITH HONEY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Proportion salad ingredients to personal taste.
• Combine dressing ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Toss dressing with salad just before serving.

HONEY PECAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, mix all ingredients till smooth --
• Chill thoroughly.
• This dressing can be kept refrigerated up to 2 weeks -- .