Salad With Grapes, Blue Cheese, Sugared-Pecans And

Name: Salad With Grapes, Blue Cheese, Sugared-Pecans And Meyer Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 1 head Salad Greens, Washed And Torn; 1 cup Red Seedless Grapes Halved; 1/4 whole Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1/4 cups Crumbled Blue Cheese; FOR THE PECANS:; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper (Optional); 1/2 cups Pecans; FOR THE DRESSING:; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1/2 cups Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Whole Grain Prepared Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Herbs; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 1-1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
1 head Salad Greens, Washed And Torn
1 cup Red Seedless Grapes Halved
1/4 whole Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
1/4 cups Crumbled Blue Cheese
FOR THE PECANS:
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
1/2 cups Pecans
FOR THE DRESSING:
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 cups Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice
2 cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Whole Grain Prepared Mustard
1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Herbs
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 pinch Salt
1-1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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For the salad:
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Put the torn salad greens into a large serving bowl. Add the grapes, onion, blue cheese and sugared pecans (recipe below) to the greens. Toss with dressing and enjoy.
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For the sugared pecans:
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Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat and add the brown sugar. Add salt and cayenne or chili powder if desired, then add the pecans. Stir and cook for just a few minutes over medium heat until they're just coated and the nuts are slightly toasted. Be careful not to burn them. Remove pan from heat. Let pecans cool, then put some on your salad and snack on the rest.
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For the dressing: Combine all ingredients except oil in a blender. Pulse a few times to chop garlic thoroughly and mix ingredients together. On low speed, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream, until the mixture has emulsified into a vinaigrette. Taste, and adjust flavorings. (We added more Dijon mustard.) This recipe makes a lot of dressing, so share with a friend, or plan to eat lots of salads for the next few days. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 1 head Salad Greens, Washed And Torn, 1 cup Red Seedless Grapes Halved, 1/4 whole Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Salad With Grapes, Blue Cheese, Sugared-Pecans And Meyer Lemon Dressing 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.

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Salad With Grapes, Blue Cheese, Sugared-Pecans And Meyer Lemon Dressing

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