Mesclun Salad Recipe

Name: Mesclun Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup halved pecans; 1 red bell pepper; 2 oranges; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Fresh pepper; 2 cups mesclun greens

Servings: persons

1
In a small saute pan add 2 tablespoons whole butter, dash of cayenne, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/2 cup of pecans.
2
Cook this slowly over a very low flame, taking care to stir carefully and occasionally.
3
The sugar will burn easily if the flame is too hot.
4
On a stable cutting board, julienne the red pepper and then peel and section the 2 oranges.
5
Squeeze the remaining orange pulp over a large bowl and to this add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6
Toss the salad greens in this and then place on a salad plate.
7
Arrange the oranges and red bell pepper slices on the top and garnish with the caramelized pecan halves.
8
Allow the pecans to cool before eating.

260

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 dash cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mesclun 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.

Mesclun Salad

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