Ranch House Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette

Name: Ranch House Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens; 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips; vegetable oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional); 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Submitted by TXOLDHAM

"This comes from Southern Living. Served at Bald Eagle Ranch in Bandera, Texas. I am still cleaning out my stash and wanted to save. It sounds wonderful."

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photo by Sharon123

Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
¹⁄₂ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced
2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
vegetable oil
Pecan Vinaigrette
¹⁄₄ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup pecans, toasted and chopped

directions

Divide greens evenly onto 4 salad plates; top with cabbage and cheese. Arrange tomato wedges and avocado over greens.
Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in a skillet and heat to 350 degrees. Fry tortilla strips in hot oil until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
Drizzle salads with Pecan Vinaigrette and top with tortilla strips.
For dressing, process first 5 ingredients and if desired, sherry, in a blender until smooth. Turn blender on high and add olive oil gradually in a slow, steady stream until thickened. Stir in the pecans.

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Reviews

Great salad! I loved the pecan vinaigrette and all the different flavors and textures were very tasty. Thanks! Made for KK"s Going Green game.

Sharon123