Pecan Salad Recipe

Name: Pecan Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup margarine; ¼ cup light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon water; ½ teaspoon salt; 12 lb pecans; 1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces (your choice -- I prefer to mix Romaine & Leaf); ½ cup blue cheese (broken into tiny pieces); ½ cup green onion, chopped; 1 -2 apple, chopped (again your choice, I like granny smith); ½ cup vegetable oil; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

¼ cup margarine
¼ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon salt
12 lb pecans
1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces (your choice -- I prefer to mix Romaine & Leaf)
½ cup blue cheese (broken into tiny pieces)
½ cup green onion, chopped
1 -2 apple, chopped (again your choice, I like granny smith)
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
salt and pepper

1
Make the pecans in advance: In a pot bring to a boil the margarine, corn syrup,water& salt.
2
Turn off heat, dump in the pecans, stir to coat.
3
Pour nuts on a foil lined cookie sheet, spreading them out.
4
Bake at 200 degrees for about 35-45 minutes.
5
Stir a few times as they bake.
6
Be careful not to overbake them.
7
Let cool completely.
8
For the dressing: Combine the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and maple syrup.
9
Mix, add salt and pepper to taste.
10
Salad: Combine in a large bowl, lettuce, blue cheese, green onions and apples.
11
When ready to serve, add pecans and just before serving add dressing.

9818

kcal

Calories

1015

Fat

212

Carbs

129

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup margarine, ¼ cup light corn syrup, 1 tablespoon water, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pecan Salad

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