Raspberry Pecan Feta Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette Food

ASSORTED GREENS WITH FETA, CINNAMON DUSTED PECANS AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pecans: Combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add pecans and stir constantly until pecans are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately add cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir well to mix. Pour onto a foil lined tray. Cool completely. Can be stored in air-tight container for up to two weeks. Vinaigrette: Combine raspberries, water, vinegar, corn syrup and ground mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Gradually add oil. Stir in chives and season with pepper and salt. Chill until ready to serve. Combine salad greens with feta cheese. Top with fresh raspberries, if desired. Drizzle with Raspberry Vinaigrette and top with Cinnamon Dusted Pecans. Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another meal.

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Place salad greens in a bowl.
• Top with cheese, cranberries and pecans.
• Use as much dressing as you prefer, but I like to go light on the dressing.

SPINACH, RASPBERRY, AND TOASTED PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place pecans on baking sheet and toast in oven at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes.
• Mix together dressing ingredients in small glass or bowl and wisk quickly until well blended.
• Layer salad: spinach, avocado, green onions, raspberries, toasted pecans.
• Top with dressing and serve immediately.

HUNTER'S SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE AND CANDIED PECANS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, juice concentrate, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Whisk vigorously until well mixed.
• Combine greens, cheese, onion and pecans in a serving bowl.
• Pour dressing over and toss to coat the greens.
• Serve immediately.
• For the Candied Pecans, whisk egg whites, sugar, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a bowl until slightly frothy.
• Add pecans and toss to coat well.
• Spray a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Spread pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake at 275F for 30 minutes, turning the pecans every 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• Crumble the mixture into to separate pieces.
• Use 2/3 cup of the pecans in the salad.
• Store the remaining pecans in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

STRAWBERRY PECAN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix together mixed salad greens or baby spinach leaves.
• Toss in strawberry slices, grapes, mandarine segments, red onion slices and glazed pecans. Toss all the salad ingredients.
• Combine all the raspberry vinaigrette ingredients and pour over salad.
• Add feta cheese crumbles on top. Serve salad immediately or store in refrigerator.
• SERVING SUGGESTION: can also be served with Ken's Steak House, Lite Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Salad Dressing over the salad and store-bought glazed pecans, if you like.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, and next 4 ingredients. Slowly add oil, whisking to combine.
• Divide mixed salad greens evenly among salad plates. Top with raspberries and Spicy Pecan Halves. Drizzle with raspberry vinaigrette.
• Spicy Pecan Halves:.
• 1/2 c butter.
• 3 tbsps sugar.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
• 1 (6oz) pkg pecan halves.
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar, salt and cayenne. Add pecan halves, tossing to coat. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly; spoon onto wax paper to cool. (makes about 1 1/2 cups).

FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit spread, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

RASPBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Blend jam and vinegar in a blender for 15-20 seconds.
• With blender on high gradually add oil in a steady stream.
• Stir in poppy seeds.
• Chill well.
• Mix with salad greens when ready to serve or leave in a pretty glass bowl on the side.