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Romaine, Blue Cheese and Spiced-Pecan Salad Recipe

Romaine, Blue Cheese and Spiced-Pecan Salad Recipe

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Romaine, Blue Cheese and Spiced-Pecan Salad

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Ingredients:

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1/8 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 cup pecan halves
2 tbsp plus 1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1/8 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, allspice and pecans together with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Place nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, shaking occasionally. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
In a food processor or blender, combine honey, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. With motor running, slowly drizzle in remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a steady stream.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cheese, onion and nuts. Add dressing and toss to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2570.75 Kcal (10763 kJ)
Calories from fat	2183.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	242.65g	373%
Cholesterol	101.25mg	34%
Sodium	1892.88mg	79%
Potassium	1532.14mg	33%
Total Carbs	76.87g	26%
Sugars	45.86g	183%
Dietary Fiber	23.35g	93%
Protein	53.08g	106%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	7.5mg	42%
Calcium	915.3mg	92%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	484.53 Kcal (2029 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.73g	373%
Cholesterol	19.08mg	34%
Sodium	356.76mg	79%
Potassium	288.77mg	33%
Total Carbs	14.49g	26%
Sugars	8.64g	183%
Dietary Fiber	4.4g	93%
Protein	10g	106%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	14%
Iron	1.4mg	42%
Calcium	172.5mg	92%

* 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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