If you're looking for a satisfying main dish salad or a great salad starter, try this!
Greens, beets, nuts and a homemade fruity dressing will make you feel like you're eating something good for you - and that's because you are.
You can always amp up the protein by adding sliced grilled chicken breast.
Add some foccacia or other great bread as an accompaniment. And, why not sip on a sauvignon blanc while you're at it!
This is a great dinner salad for 2 or a starter for 4.
Here's what you'll need:
6 C greens (your choice - I used organic spring mix)
1 C roasted golden beets,
cut into thick sticks
140 gm package of goat cheese, crumbled
Caramelized pecans
Apricot Honey Caramelized Onion Dressing
(Click for dressing recipe here)
How to caramelize the pecans:
1/2 C pecan halves
1 T butter
1 T brown sugar
1/8 t cayenne pepper
(There is a very mild kick with the pepper but you can omit if you like)
Pre-mix the sugar and pepper (if using),
for even distribution.
Melt butter in a pan over medium high heat.
Add pecans.
Sprinkle sugar mix over nuts...
Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until well coated.
Cool on wax paper.
Now to make the salad...
Toss the greens with about 1/2 a cup of salad dressing.
(Depending on the amount of greens and your preference for more/less dressing.)
Distribute beets evenly...
Same with the cheese...
Sprinkle with the caramelized pecans.
What a multi-layered taste experience!
Fresh greens...
Earthy beets...
Piquant goat cheese...
Sweet and spicy pecans...
All brought together with a complex fruity dressing!
Good enough for company and great just for you!
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