Maytag and Spiced Pecan Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup hot sauce ( we use crystal's)
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup maytag blue cheese, crumbled
kosher salt
1/4 cup pecans
1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/4 tbsp creole seasoning (we use recipe #)
sugar , to taste
16 oz mixed baby greens
kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup carrot , julienned
1/4 cup red onion, shaved
1/2 cup maytag blue cheese, crumbled

Directions:

For the vinaigrette, combine the shallots, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Whisk in the oils gradually.
Whisk in the bleu cheese and season with kosher salt, adjusting the amount of salt according to the strength and flavor of the bleu cheese.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For the spiced pecans, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Toss the pecans with the melted butter, Creole seasoning and sugar in a bowl, coating well.
Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-8 minutes or until light brown.
For the salad, season the greens with the salt and pepper in a bowl.
Add the carrot, onion and 1/4 of the vinaigrette and toss lightly.
Serve and top with the remaining bleu cheese and pecans.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	899 Kcal (3764 kJ)
Calories from fat	842.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	93.62g	144%
Cholesterol	30.23mg	10%
Sodium	895.49mg	37%
Potassium	207.43mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.87g	3%
Sugars	2.92g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	6%
Protein	9.76g	20%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	236.5mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	486.12 Kcal (2035 kJ)
Calories from fat	455.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.62g	144%
Cholesterol	16.35mg	10%
Sodium	484.22mg	37%
Potassium	112.16mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.25g	3%
Sugars	1.58g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	6%
Protein	5.28g	20%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	25%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	127.9mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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