Hunters Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette And Candied Pecans Recipes

HUNTER'S SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE AND CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, juice concentrate, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Whisk vigorously until well mixed.
• Combine greens, cheese, onion and pecans in a serving bowl.
• Pour dressing over and toss to coat the greens.
• Serve immediately.
• For the Candied Pecans, whisk egg whites, sugar, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a bowl until slightly frothy.
• Add pecans and toss to coat well.
• Spray a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Spread pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake at 275F for 30 minutes, turning the pecans every 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• Crumble the mixture into to separate pieces.
• Use 2/3 cup of the pecans in the salad.
• Store the remaining pecans in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

WINTER SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• Combine the spinach, lettuce, orange, apple, kiwifruit (if using), and pecans in a large bowl; toss gently.
• Pour Raspberry Vinaigrette over the spinach mixture just before serving.
• For the Vinaigrette:.
• Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill thoroughly. (Makes 1 cup of vinaigrette).