Assorted Greens With Feta Cinnamon Dusted Pecans And Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast the pecans in a shallow pan until they begin to get fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Combine the lettuce, mesclun, and onion in a salad bowl. Just before serving, pour on the dressing and toss well. Check to see if you need to add more dressing; you don't want to make the greens too wet. Serve on individual salad plates with the pecans and the cranberries sprinkled on each portion.
• Place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.

MIXED GREENS WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend vinegar and shallots in blender or processor. With machine running, gradually add oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine romaine, radicchio and endive in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.

MIXED GREENS WITH FETA, ALMONDS, AND BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, oil, and honey in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine greens, feta, and blueberries in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

MIXED GREENS, PINEAPPLE & PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette. Fit food processor with steel knife blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, shallots, serrano pepper, orange juice and lime juice; process until pureed.
• With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube in slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3/4 cup vinaigrette. Set aside.
• For the salad, slice pineapple into 8 rings. Lightly coat a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray, then grill pineapple over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Combine greens and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle cilantro lime vinaigrette over greens and toss until well mixed. Arrange dressed greens on individual serving plates. Top each plate with a grilled pineapple ring, crumbled goat cheese and chipotle-glazed pecans.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, and next 4 ingredients. Slowly add oil, whisking to combine.
• Divide mixed salad greens evenly among salad plates. Top with raspberries and Spicy Pecan Halves. Drizzle with raspberry vinaigrette.
• Spicy Pecan Halves:.
• 1/2 c butter.
• 3 tbsps sugar.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
• 1 (6oz) pkg pecan halves.
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar, salt and cayenne. Add pecan halves, tossing to coat. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly; spoon onto wax paper to cool. (makes about 1 1/2 cups).

MIXED GREENS AND TOMATOES WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash the greens; drain and dry. Cut up the tomatoes, if using.
• In serving bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar together.
• Stir the greens and optional tomatoes into the dressing.