Mixed Greens With Warm Pecan Dressing Recipes

SOUTHERN GREENS WITH WARM PECAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash greens well and tear in large pieces, removing any tough stems or ribs.
• In a small, non-stick skillet, stir together the vinegar, honey and mustard, oil and pecans.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
• Pour over greens and serve immediately.

PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in pecans.

VINAIGRETTE FOR MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS WITH PEAR & PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss greens with fruit in large bowl.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Top with nuts and cheese.

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 release fragrance, 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.
• To make Lemon-Soy Dressing: Place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously.
• Yield: 3/4 cup.

PERFECT MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
• Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

MIXED GREENS WITH PEAR AND PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss greens, pears and grapes in large bowl.
• Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with pecans and cheese. Serve immediately.

WARM PECAN-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE TOASTS WITH MIXED BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Place the chopped pecans in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Roll the goat cheese log in the pecans to coat evenly. Refrigerate until firm, if necessary, then cut into 4 to 6 uniform rounds.
• To heat the goat cheese toasts, place the bread slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with some of the olive oil. Place a round of goat cheese atop a piece of bread. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the dressing, whisk the shallot, mustard, and vinegar together in a small bowl. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly, until the dressing is creamy and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, toss the salad greens with just enough dressing to coat. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Divide among serving plates and top each salad with a warm goat cheese toast.

MIXED GREENS WITH SHEEP'S-MILK CHEESE AND HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard in small bowl, then whisk in honey. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and white pepper. Do ahead Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Use vinaigrette at room temperature.
• Place greens, cheese, and cherries in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss. Season salad to taste with salt and white pepper and serve.