Author Notes
This recipe is something I usually make in the summertime because I can make it up ahead of time, layer it and then dress it right before I serve it. This is a decadent salad with a lighter dressing. It's definately a crowd pleaser! —makeelan
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Ingredients
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2 cups
low fat buttermilk
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1 cup
crumbled blue cheese
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1 cup
light sour cream
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1/4 cup
light mayonnaise
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1/4 cup
Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
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2
cloves of garlic
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6
slices thick cut applewood smoked bacon
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1 cup
Fiji or pink lady apples, chopped
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1 cup
candied pecans
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1/2 cup
sliced red onion
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1
head baby lettuce, chopped
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1
head of hearts of romain lettuce, chopped
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1
cup arugula
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2
cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup
dried blueberries or cranberries
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1 pound
pecans
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1 cup
sugar
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1/2 cup
cold water
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon
cinnamon
Directions
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Directions
To make the blue cheese dressing, process the garlic in a food processor and then add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Set aside in the refrigerator.
To make the candied pecans, combine all the ingredients except for the pecans and simmer for 4 minutes, until it starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans and mix until all the pecans are coated well. Spread the pecans (trying to separate them as much as possible) on wax paper to harden. Once the pecans are hardened, break apart. Let cool. This recipe will make more candied pecans that you need for this recipe but they are delicious as a snack.
To make the salad, layer the lettuces first in a large bowl and then top with the bacon, apple, onion, tomatoes, cranberries and then the pecans. Toss well with the blue cheese dressing.
Serves 8
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