Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette Food

ROASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the first 6 ingredients together in a small non-metallic bowl. Slow whisk in the olive oil; add the toasted pecans. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Serve over greens.

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
• In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper; mix until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk in olive oil.
• In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, cranberries, pecans, onions, and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecan halves on a cookie sheet.
• Bake the pecans, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant. Around 10 minutes. Cool completely. Coarsely chop the pecans.
• In a high powered blender or food processor, add pecans, vinegar, syrup, and shallots. While blending, slowly add in olive oil. Blend until completely smooth. Add broth or water as needed to thin.
• Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

THE BEST TOASTED PECAN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Soak pitted dates in ¾ cup hot water. Let sit for at least 5 minutes to soften.
• Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and warm for 1 to 2 minutes, carefully shaking the nuts around in the skillet a few times so they don't burn. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Put all dates with soaking water, pecans and remaining ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
• The vinaigrette will be a little warm, but trust me its yummy. You can store any unused dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly. Stir in pecans just before serving.

TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
• Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine Dijon and honey.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
• Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine.
• Stir in toasted pecans.

FRESH POACHED PEAR, TOASTED PECAN AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To assemble salad, wash lettuce well and drain until very dry. Toss leaves in the Pear Vinaigrette in a salad bowl. Add the bleu cheese and pecans.
• Place a mound of lettuce on each of 4 plates. Serve with 1/2 a Poached Pear.
• Peel pears, leaving stems intact and trimming bottom to "seat" them firmly in bottom of large stockpot.
• Into the stockpot, add the wine, water, sugar, vanilla bean, star anise, lemon and orange peels, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Reserve 1/4 cup of poaching liquid for the vinaigrette.
• Place ingredients in large bowl and whisk together. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

APPLE SLAW WITH TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Begin by making the dressing. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place pecan halves on a sheet pan and transfer to the oven once hot. Toast for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Once pecans are cooled, give them a rough chop. Place the chopped pecans in a blender or food processor. Add the maple syrup, vinegar, and shallot. Begin to blend and slowly pour in the oil and salt. Continue to blend until smooth. If dressing seems to thick, add in a bit of water to thin it out.
• Now make the slaw. Toss together the sliced cabbage, kale, apple, and brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top and toss. Now add in the pecans and cranberries, and sea salt and pepper to taste.

MANDARIN ORANGE AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, pears and red onion.
• For Dressing:.
• In a medium bowl, combine dijon and honey. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine. Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine. Stir in toasted pecans.
• Drizzle salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in pecans.

ARUGULA PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Strain oil through a fine mesh sieve set over a small liquid measuring cup.
• Once cool enough to handle, mince lemon peels and add back to nut and spice mixture.
• Juice reserved lemon and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Dijon and honey to measuring cup with infused oil; whisk to combine then season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange arugula and pear slices on a large platter or serving bowl. Sprinkle blue cheese and toasted nut and spice mixture over salad. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425° F. Add the peeled and cubed butternut squash and halved brussels sprouts to a rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle on the olive oil and sprinkle with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
• Toss everything together with your hands until it's coated in the oil. Spread the vegetable out into a single layer and then place in the oven to roast. Roast for 10 minutes and then remove the pan from the oven and toss the vegetables around. Put the pan back in the oven rotating it so the side that was in the front is now in the back. Roast 10 more minutes or until the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
• While the vegetables roast make the vinaigrette. In a small saucepan add the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and shallots. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Let it cook for about 8 minutes or until it has reduced by half. Remove from the heat and pour into a jar. Add in the dijon, maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake until well combined.
• Put the roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts onto a serving platter or in a serving bowl. Add in the dried cranberries and pecans and pour on some of the vinaigrette. Toss everything together and taste. Add additional vinaigrette, salt and pepper as needed.

MESCLUN GREENS WITH TOASTED PECANS, SHAVED BRAISED ARTICHOKES, TOSSED IN A ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss the greens with the shallot vinaigrette ina large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Divide the greensequally onto 4 chilled salad plates. Sprinkle the pecans evenlyover each salad and thinly shave 1/2 of each artichoke over eachsalad using a Japanese mandoline.
• In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Thinly slice the shallot and saute it in the pan until it begins to brown slightly. Remove the pan from the heat and place the cooked shallot in a blender. Add the white wine vinegar and puree the mixture. Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil in a steady stream while the blender is running. When all of the oil is incorporated, season with salt and pepper. Yield: 1 cup
• Start by preparing the braising liquid. Combine the flour, lemon juice, oil and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the water and whisk vigorously to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cover. To prepare the artichokes: take each artichoke and starting from the bottom, tear off the leaves until you come halfway up the artichoke, rubbing the exposed areas with the cut lemon as you go to prevent it from oxidizing. At this point turn the artichoke on its side and cut off the remaining top inch of leaves with a serrated knife. Cut the artichoke in half lengthwise and scrape out all of the fuzz that sits on top of the heart. Keep rubbing the artichoke with lemon as you work. Finally trim off any more tough leaves and green spots anywhere else on the artichoke. Drop them into the simmering braising liquid. Simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until a paring knife easily slides into the artichoke heart. Cool the heart in the cooking liquid and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.