Creamy Pecan Salad Dressing Recipes

CREAMY PECAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice.
• Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
• Add desired amount to green salad, (great on green salads with fruit added), or serve as dip for a veggie tray!
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator -- if there are leftovers ;).

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecan halves on a cookie sheet.
• Bake the pecans, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant. Around 10 minutes. Cool completely. Coarsely chop the pecans.
• In a high powered blender or food processor, add pecans, vinegar, syrup, and shallots. While blending, slowly add in olive oil. Blend until completely smooth. Add broth or water as needed to thin.
• Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine Dijon and honey.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
• Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine.
• Stir in toasted pecans.

CREAMY APPLE PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Core and quarter apples, slice thinly, dip in lemon juice; combine with celery in bowl.
• Add pecans to salad, toss lightly, serve topped with dressing.
• Dressing; Combine all ingredients.

PECAN-GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in food processor and process until mixture is smooth.
• Chill before serving; makes enough to dress one large salad.
• I recommend a salad of romaine lettuce, orange slices (fresh or tinned mandarins), sliced green onions and perhaps some thinly sliced raw mushrooms.