Our Secret Pecan Recipes / holiday

• 1 cup Pecan Halves
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 12 oz package Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 8 oz fresh strawberries, halved
• 4 oz fresh blueberries
• 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup red onion, sliced 
• 15 oz can Mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

Salad Dressing:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp poppyseeds

In a small skillet over medium heat, saute pecans with sugar. This should take several minutes for the sugar to dissolve as you stir the pecans. When done, set aside and cool. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, berries, oranges, cheese and onions, then add the diced chicken. In a small mason jar, combine the dressing ingredients and shake with the lid on.When ready to serve, add your pecans and drizzle the homemade dressing over the top. 

Great for a nice hot summer day, this chicken salad recipe is great for any day! You can serve on a bed of salad greens or top it off with a nice garnish of fresh cherry tomatoes.

 

2 c. diced, cooked chicken breast

1/3 c. chopped Gourmet Pecan Halves

1/4 c. diced roasted red pepper

2 T. minced red onion

2 T. sour cream

2 T. mayonnaise

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

 

In a bowl, combine the chicken, Pecans, roasted red pepper and red onion. Toss and mix well. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper and continue mixing until blended. Refrigerate until serving.