Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad Recipe

Name: Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup shallot, finely chopped; ½ cup red wine vinegar; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup hot sauce (we use Crystal's); ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked; 1 ½ cups canola oil; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup maytag blue cheese, crumbled; kosher salt; ¼ cup pecans; ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; ¼ tablespoon creole seasoning (we use Recipe #); sugar, to taste; 16 ounces mixed baby greens; kosher salt and black pepper; ¼ cup carrot, julienned; ¼ cup red onion, shaved; ½ cup maytag blue cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

¼ cup shallot, finely chopped
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup hot sauce (we use Crystal's)
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
1 ½ cups canola oil
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup maytag blue cheese, crumbled
kosher salt
¼ cup pecans
½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
¼ tablespoon creole seasoning (we use Recipe #)
sugar, to taste
16 ounces mixed baby greens
kosher salt and black pepper
¼ cup carrot, julienned
¼ cup red onion, shaved
½ cup maytag blue cheese, crumbled

1
For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and pepper in a mixing bowl.
2
Whisk in the oils gradually.
3
Whisk in the bleu cheese and season with kosher salt, adjusting the amount of salt according to the strength and flavor of the bleu cheese.
4
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
5
For the spiced pecans, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
6
Toss the pecans with the melted butter, Creole seasoning and sugar in a bowl, coating well.
7
Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-8 minutes or until light brown.
8
For the salad, season the greens with the salt and pepper in a bowl.
9
Add the carrot, onion and 1/4 of the vinaigrette and toss lightly.
10
Serve and top with the remaining bleu cheese and pecans.

1263

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup shallot, finely chopped, ½ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup hot sauce (we use Crystal's), and more.

Yes, Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad 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.

Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad

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