Mixed Green Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese And Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

35 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

296 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

4	ounces	pecans	whole
1	tablespoon	butter	melted
1	tablespoon	sugar
2	tablespoons	honey mustard
1	clove	garlic	minced
1/4	teaspoon	red pepper flakes
1/4	cup	balsamic vinegar
3/4	cup	olive oil
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
1	pound	salad greens	including fresh baby spinach
4	ounces	goat (chevre) cheese
1/4	cup	cranberries, dried
1	each	sweet red bell pepper	cored, seeded, and cut into 1-2 inch thin slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F.

Place pecans in a bowl, pour melted butter over them, sprinkle with sugar, and gently toss until the pecans are all well coated with a dusting of sugar.

Place them in a single layer on a parchment paper or Silpat lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool to touch.

Whisk together the honey mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar in a medium sized bowl.

Slowly drizzle the oil into the mixture, whisking constantly until completely incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3 Place lettuces and baby spinach in a large bowl.

Add the goat cheese, dried cranberries, red bell pepper, and pecans.

Toss with 1/4 cup of the dressing.

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 124g

Amount per Serving

Calories 296 89% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.0g	45%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	31%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 79mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%