Pecan Praline Salad Recipe

Name: Pecan Praline Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 c. pecan pieces; 2 c. fresh spinach leaves; 2 c. leaf lettuce; 1 c. sliced mushrooms; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves; 3 Tbsp. olive or salad oil; 1 Tbsp. white or red wine vinegar; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

Servings: persons

1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. pecan pieces
2 c. fresh spinach leaves
2 c. leaf lettuce
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves
3 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 Tbsp. white or red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

1
Put sugar into heavy skillet and place on high heat.
2
Stir until sugar melts and caramelizes.
3
Add pecans and toss until nuts are coated.
4
Turn out onto buttered piece of foil.
5
Separate nuts and let cool.
6
Wash spinach and lettuce to remove all sand.
7
Dry thoroughly.
8
Place into salad bowl.
9
Top with mushrooms and onion. Sprinkle with tarragon leaves.
10
Just before serving, drizzle oil evenly over leaves.
11
Sprinkle with vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss.
12
Add mandarin orange segments.
13
Top with the pecans.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. sugar, 1/2 c. pecan pieces, 2 c. fresh spinach leaves, 2 c. leaf lettuce, and more.

Yes, Pecan Praline 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.

Pecan Praline Salad

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