Mixed Greens With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Mixed Greens With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pecans:; 1 cup pecan halves (about 4 ounces); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; Vinaigrette:; 2 tablespoons sweet hot mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (aged 6-10 years); 1/2 cup walnut oil; 1/2 cup another oil (e.g., olive, grapeseed, etc.); salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 6 cups salad greens, rinsed, torn, and crisped (about 1 pound)

Servings: persons

Pecans:
1 cup pecan halves (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons sweet hot mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (aged 6-10 years)
1/2 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup another oil (e.g., olive, grapeseed, etc.)
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 cups salad greens, rinsed, torn, and crisped (about 1 pound)

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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Pecans:
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In a large bowl, toss the pecans with sugar, cayenne, melted butter, and egg white. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
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Vinaigrette:
5
Combine mustard, garlic, red pepper, and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until completely incorporated. Sauce should be slightly thickened and emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Salad:
7
Place the crisped salad greens in a salad bowl and toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves, approximately 1/4 cup. Taste and correct seasoning as needed. Mound the greens onto chilled salad plates and garnish with toasted pecans. Serve immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pecans:, 1 cup pecan halves (about 4 ounces), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Mixed Greens With Balsamic Vinaigrette 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.

Mixed Greens With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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