house salad

A restaurant-worthy House Salad with greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese and mandarin oranges in a creamy homemade dressing -- and easy enough for any night of the week!

House Salad with Candied Pecans

water

sugar

pecans

Kosher salt,

mayonnaise

lemon juice

salt

black pepper

onion powder

garlic powder

white vinegar

mustard

olive oil

spring mix lettuce

cranberries,

blue cheese

mandarin oranges, drained

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small saucepan on the stovetop, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, stir in the pecans; toss to coat. Spread the nuts on a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until toasty. Keep a close eye on them so that they don’t burn. While still warm, sprinkle the nuts with a little bit of kosher salt to taste. Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, you can store the candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.

MAKE THE CANDIED PECANS:

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Add the vinegar and mustard, whisk to combine.

Whisk in the oil, one tablespoon at a time, blending well after each addition. The mixture should be thick, but pourable. If it&#39;s too thick, gradually whisk in some water until it reaches the desired consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

MAKE THE DRESSING:

Arrange the lettuce greens on individual salad plates or on a large serving platter. Top with candied pecans, blue cheese, cranberries and oranges. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, to taste.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:

A classic house salad featuring crisp lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, cheese, and cucumbers.&nbsp;

Classic House Salad

Romaine

11/2 c Grape Tomatoes

c Cucumber (sliced at a 1/4” bias)

c Croutons (separated)

c Red Onion (halved and thinly sliced)

c Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese (separated)

c Salad Dressing

c crispy bacon crumbles

In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, half of the croutons, about two-thirds of the cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Add the dressing of your choice and toss to coat. Top with remaining croutons, cheese, and bacon and serve right away.

Serves 4

This is our family&#39;s favorite house salad! I&#39;ve been making it the same way for years. It&#39;s our go-to side salad for weeknight meals, packed with fresh and crisp vegetables and finished with an easy balsamic dressing.

Our House Salad

greens

lettuce

baby cucumbers

cherry tomatoes

carrots

onions

croutons

cheese

lemon (for serving)

extra virgin olive oil

Dijon mustard

balsamic vinegar

honey

garlic,

Salt and pepper

Make the balsamic dressing: In a mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Seal the jar and shake to combine evenly. Set aside.

In a large serving bowl, arrange a bed of mixed greens and chopped lettuce. Tip: I like to use a salad spinner to wash the greens. This way, they are well wash and dried, which prevents sogginess.

Add the carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and croutons on top of the greens. Drizzle with the prepared dressing (adjust amount to taste) and toss until evenly coated.

Finish with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up. Enjoy!

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