Bleu Cheese Pecan Chopped Salad Outback Steakhouse Copycat Food

BLEU CHEESE PECAN CHOPPED SALAD (OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Combine the pecans, ground cinnamon, melted butter and light brown sugar in a bowl. Toss to coat well; then place on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. (These can be kept in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.)
• Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and keep stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 1 week.
• Add the lettuce, cabbage, carrots and scallions to a large mixing bowl; then add the prepared pecans and dressing. Mix well, top with the crumbled Bleu Cheese and serve immediately.

COPYCAT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside.
• Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
• Chop the lettuces into smallish bite-sized pieces; use a salad spinner to wash and dry them. Slice the green onion.
• Break the angel hair into small, 2 inch pieces. Cook until al dente. Heat oil in a skillet, and fry drained pasta until crispy. Drain on paper towel and cool.
• Place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl (one large enough to toss the salad in). Add the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped onion. Break the cooled pecan slices apart and sprinkle them over the salad.

OUTBACK BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together by hand in a small bowl until smooth.
• Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

BLUE CHEESE CHOPPED SALAD (OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Chop lettuce in 1/2-inch squares.
• Mix lettuce with the carrot, cabbage, pecans and vinegar.
• Add the angel hair pasta, blue cheese and chives.
• Serve in a chilled bowl.
• Serving Suggestion: Top with sliced grilled chicken breast.