Ranch House Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living mag.
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Salad- slaw- salad dressing
Ingredients
- 1 (8oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens
- 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tomato, cut into wedges
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Vegetable oil
- 2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- Pecan Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp. dry sherry (optional)
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
- Divide greens evenly onto 4 salad plates; top with cabbage and cheese. Arrange tomato wedges and avocado greens.
- Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in a skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Fry tortilla strips in hot oil 1 minute or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle salads with Pecan Vinaigrette; top evenly with tortilla strips.
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Pecan Vinaigrette:
- Process first 5 ingredients and, if desired, sherry in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Turn blender on high; gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream until thickened. Stir in pecans.
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makes 1 1/4 cups