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Chopped Pecan Blue Cheese Vinegarette Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
CANDIED PECANS
1⁄3 cup sliced-lengthwise pecans, 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 1⁄2 teaspoons butter, melted
VINAIGRETTE
1⁄4 cup olive oil, 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
1⁄4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1⁄2 cup crumbled blue cheese
SALAD
3 cups chopped bibb lettuce or 3 cups butter lettuce
3 cups chopped red leaf lettuce
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
1 green onion, chopped
4 ounces angel hair pasta
oil (for frying)

Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
Chop the lettuces into smallish bite-sized pieces; use a salad spinner to wash and dry them. Slice the green onion.
Break the angel hair into small, 2 inch pieces. Cook until al dente. Heat oil in a skillet, and fry drained pasta until crispy. Drain on paper towel and cool.
Place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl (one large enough to toss the salad in). Add the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped onion. Break the cooled pecan slices apart and sprinkle them over the salad.

 

 

 

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