salad with pecans...?

Question

Recipe contest: create a salad using pecans. Fruit is not allowed. This idea came about because I want a snack that will not cause my blood sugar and insulin levels to spike, and I want to eat a salad with pecans.

The best idea will win 10pts
fruit will win a thumbs down.
good luck.

Answer 1

Mixed fresh lettuces (boston bibb/lolla rosa/ romaine/endive/red leaf) julienne cucumbers, thinnly sliced red onion, chopped hard boiled egg, maybe some chopped up bacon if you like, and pecans. add grilled (cold) chicken in bite size or strips, and pecans! i love it with french dressing, however enjoy with what you love. (low carb cesar is awsome dressing with this too).

also, tomato, and other stuff. sometimes i just get the bag lettuce (mediterrean mix)

Answer 2

This is one of my favorite salads at Chicago's Restaurant in Atlanta. I will give you as many of the ingredients as I can remember. It involves coating chicken breasts in pecans, so this may not be the easiest salad to make, yet It is SO delicious.

Get 2-3 skinless boneless chicken breasts and coat in mustard. Then, combine a cup of crushed pecans, salt, pepper, and a cup of breadcrumbs. Toss chicken breasts in this mixture so as to create the "pecan-crust". Now, you have the option of either pan-searing these chicken breasts in olive oil (healthier) or throwin 'em in a deep fryer if you have one at your disposal. Once the chicken is cooked, cut up into strips and plunk 'em down on your salad. Here is the salad recipe:

Mixed Greens (I use organic)
Sliced red peppers (you can buy in a can) or use fresh
Shredded Jack/Cheddar Cheese
Grape Tomatoes
Add crumbled bacon, to your preference
Add chopped pecans if you would like more
Serve with low sugar/cal dressing. It is traditionally served with Honey Mustard, but I'm assuming you're diabetic, so it'd be a better bet to go with something sugar free such as balsamic vinaigrette.


Good luck, hope you enjoy!

Answer 3

Watercress, Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad
3 C watercress, trimmed and washed
2T lemon juice
3 T olive oil
1/2 C toasted pecans
1/2 C crumbled blue cheese
Place watercress in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice and olive oil. Divide among 6 plates and garnish with toasted nuts and blue cheese. Add salt and pepper if desired, but taste first as watercress tends to be naturally peppery, and the blue cheese may provide all the salt necessary.
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/salads/green/waterpecan.html

Add pecans to these salads:

Mixed Greens with Parmesan Dressing
http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/recipes/FEB98_3.1.htm
Minted Tossed salad with Mint
http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/recipes/AUG00_2.3.htm
Mesclun Salad
http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/recipes/MAY00_5.5.htm

Diabetic Salad Recipes
http://www.diabetic-recipes.com/cat_salads.htm

Answer 4

This is the best salad recipe I have, super easy, I take the ingredients with me to parties and toss right before serving.

Baby lettuce greens
creamy raspberry vinagrette
toasted pecans
grated asiago cheese

Answer 5

a little bit of spich add some lettuce maybe some delicous green bean and of course 3or 4 pecans

Answer 6

use chicken strips, baby lettuce, pickled red cabbage, pecans, honey mustard dressing, spring onion strips and radishes. Any quantities you prefer, as its your taste its being adapted to. Not much dressing tho as it will hide the other flavours. Add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavours more. enjoy and good luck

Answer 7

My mom made this for xmas

1 head of romaine lettuce washed and chopped
2 or 3 celery stalks finely chopped
1 cup of pecans( you can used candied or plain pecans)
1 finely chopped red onion
1 cup of dried cranberries
Toss. Add Kens raspberry walnut vinegarette or raspberry pecan

or

Mixed salad greens
Dried cranberries
1 cup of pecans
Toss. Add Kens raspberry walnut vinegarette or raspberry pecan

or


Rinse and chop one head of romaine lettuce
Add 1 cup of pecans
Chop 1 red onion finely
lightly saute 1 package of ramen noodles (broken up) in small dab of olive oil
Toss w/ balslamic vinegarette dresssing

Answer 8

TATSOI AND WARM SCALLOP SALAD WITH SPICY PECAN PRALINE

For praline
1/3 cup pecans, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
3 tablespoons sugar

3/4 pound sea scallops
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large firm-ripe avocado (preferably California)
7 cups tatsoi (thick, spoon-shaped Asian greens) or baby spinach
leaves, washed well and spun dry

In a bowl stir together pecans, salt, and cayenne. In a dry small heavy skillet or saucepan cook sugar over moderate heat, stirring with a fork, until melted and cook, without stirring, swirling skillet or pan, until a golden caramel. Add pecan mixture and stir to coat nuts with caramel. Spoon praline onto a sheet of foil and cool. Transfer praline to a cutting board and chop fine. Praline can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.
Remove tough muscle from side of each scallop if necessary and halve any large scallops. On a sheet of wax paper combine flour, salt, cumin, and cayenne and dip flat sides of each scallop into mixture to coat, knocking off excess. In a skillet heat butter and olive oil over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté scallops, flat sides down, until golden and just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each flat side. Remove skillet from heat and cool scallops slightly.

In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice , extra-virgin olive oil, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Peel and pit avocado and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Cut wedges in half crosswise and add to dressing. Add scallops with any liquid remaining in skillet, tatsoi or spinach, and praline and gently toss to coat.

Answer 9

Just add pecans to any salad you favor. It adds crunch and taste.

Answer 10

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