Maple Balsamic Salad With Bacon Roasted Pecans Recipe

Name: Maple Balsamic Salad With Bacon Roasted Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 6 slices bacon; 11/2 cups pecan halves; 1 tablespoon bacon grease; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1 large pear, chopped; 1 large apple, chopped; 11/2 cups bacon roasted pecans; Maple Balsamic Dressing; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 cup olive oil; kosher salt, to taste

Servings: persons

Salad
6 slices bacon
11/2 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 large pear, chopped
1 large apple, chopped
11/2 cups bacon roasted pecans
Maple Balsamic Dressing
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
kosher salt, to taste

1
For the bacon roasted pecans, preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Using a large skillet, cook bacon and reserve 1 tablespoon of grease. Remove bacon and set aside. In a medium bowl, toss pecans with bacon grease, maple syrup, salt and cinnamon. Place on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Bake 10-12 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool.
2
For the balsamic dressing, in a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and brown sugar. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add salt to taste.
3
To assemble the salad, in a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, bacon, pomegranate seeds, pear, apple and pecans. Toss with maple balsamic dressing just before serving.

4735

kcal

Calories

459

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 6 slices bacon, 11/2 cups pecan halves, 1 tablespoon bacon grease, and more.

Yes, Maple Balsamic Salad With Bacon Roasted Pecans falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Maple Balsamic Salad With Bacon Roasted Pecans

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