Southern Style Salad Recipe

Name: Southern Style Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pecan Crusted Chicken; 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 cup pecans, very finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry's); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; Candied Bacon; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry's); 1/2 lb bacon, thick sliced; Salad; 3 quarts iceberg lettuce or 3 quarts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn or (11 ounce) can mexican style whole kernel corn, drained; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 oz.); 1 cup ranch dressing or 1 cup bleu cheese salad dressing

Servings: persons

Pecan Crusted Chicken
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup pecans, very finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry's)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Candied Bacon
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry's)
1/2 lb bacon, thick sliced
Salad
3 quarts iceberg lettuce or 3 quarts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn or (11 ounce) can mexican style whole kernel corn, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 oz.)
1 cup ranch dressing or 1 cup bleu cheese salad dressing

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Pecan-Crusted Chicken:
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Combine 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Coat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then pecan mixture.
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Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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Allow chicken to cool slightly.
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Slice Chicken on the diagonal into about 1/2 inch thick slices. (If the pecans fall off a bit when slicing, just sprinkle them over the top after arranging chicken slices on the platter).
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Candied Bacon:
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In shallow dish, combine brown sugar with seasoned salt.
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Evenly coat bacon with brown sugar mixture.
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In shallow microwave-safe dish, arrange bacon. (I did put mine on paper towels and covered with a piece of paper toweling as well).
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Microwave at HIGH, turning once, 4-5 minutes or until crisp; crumble and set aside. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
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On large shallow serving platter, arrange greens.
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Evenly top with candied bacon and remaining ingredients, arranging in rows.
14
Just before serving, drizzle with Dressing.

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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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pecan Crusted Chicken, 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 cup pecans, very finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (such as Lawry's), and more.

Yes, Southern Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Style Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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