Mixed Greens with Praline Pecans and Blue Cheese |
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Prep Time: 17 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sugared pecans, tangy blue cheese, and fruit dress up simple greens. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter |
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1 (5-ounce) package spring mix salad greens |
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 head) |
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries |
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
1/2 cup fat-free raspberry vinaigrette |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat; add sugar, and cook 4 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in pecans; cook 4 minutes or until sugar melts and pecans are well coated. Quickly spread pecans in a single layer on wax paper. Cool completely. Break into small pieces.
2. Combine pecans, lettuces, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Add dressing; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
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