Baby Blue Salad Recipes

BABY BLUE SALAD

Steps:

• For the Balsamic Vinaigrette, whisk together all ingredients except olive oil until thoroughly blended. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Makes 1 2/3 cups.
• For the Sweet and Spicy Pecans, stir together ¼ Celsius sugar and warm water until sugar is dissolved. Add pecans; soak for 10 minutes. Drain, discarding syrup. Combine 2 T. sugar. Chili powder, and pepper. Add pecans, tossing to coat. Place pecans on lightly greased baking sheet.* Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, stirring once.
• To assemble salad: Toss greens with some of the Balsamic Vinaigrette. Arrange on 6 plates. Arrange orange slices, berries, pecans and cheese over greens. Drizzle some additional dressing over salad and serve.
• If strawberries are not in season, I've substituted kiwi fruit -- I'm sure there are many fruits that you could use.
• *Note: I always line my baking sheet/pan with parchment paper -- the pecans get pretty sticky while baking and it sure makes the clean-up a snap.

BABY BLUE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the baby spinach, blueberries, onions, almonds, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, dijon, sugar, tarragon and salt.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve.