Ranch House Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette Recipes

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.

HOUSE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan on the stovetop, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, stir in the pecans; toss to coat. Spread the nuts on a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until toasty. Keep a close eye on them so that they don't burn. While still warm, sprinkle the nuts with a little bit of kosher salt to taste. Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, you can store the candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Add the vinegar and mustard, whisk to combine.
• Whisk in the oil, one tablespoon at a time, blending well after each addition. The mixture should be thick, but pourable. If it's too thick, gradually whisk in some water until it reaches the desired consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Arrange the lettuce greens on individual salad plates or on a large serving platter. Top with candied pecans, blue cheese, cranberries and oranges. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, to taste.

RANCH HOUSE SALAD WITH PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Divide greens evenly onto 4 salad plates; top with cabbage and cheese. Arrange tomato wedges and avocado over greens.
• Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in a skillet and heat to 350 degrees. Fry tortilla strips in hot oil until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
• Drizzle salads with Pecan Vinaigrette and top with tortilla strips.
• For dressing, process first 5 ingredients and if desired, sherry, in a blender until smooth. Turn blender on high and add olive oil gradually in a slow, steady stream until thickened. Stir in the pecans.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly. Stir in pecans just before serving.

MANDARIN ORANGE AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, pears and red onion.
• For Dressing:.
• In a medium bowl, combine dijon and honey. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine. Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine. Stir in toasted pecans.
• Drizzle salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
• In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
• In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vegetables, bacon and cheese in a large salad bowl. Combine salad dressings; pour over salad and toss to mix. Chill.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine Dijon and honey.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
• Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine.
• Stir in toasted pecans.