Best Orange Pecan Salad Recipes

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STRAWBERRY ORANGE PECAN TOSSED SALAD



Strawberry Orange Pecan Tossed Salad image

With juicy strawberries, tangy mandarin oranges and crunchy pecans, this refreshing salad has plenty of appeal. The oil-and-vinegar dressing lends a lovely sheen to the tossed ingredients, making this salad an attractive addition to a festive menu. -Denise Bitner Reedsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
SALAD:
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper sauce until blended. Cover and refrigerate., In a large heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium-low heat without stirring until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add pecans and butter; stir constantly until butter is melted and pecans are coated. Remove from the heat. Pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break pecans apart if necessary., In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, romaine, oranges, celery, strawberries and onions. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans.

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MANDARIN ORANGE AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE



Mandarin Orange and Pear Salad With Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette image

Found this recipe in a Paula Deen magazine and looks pretty and sounds good. Can't wait to try it out.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups mixed baby greens
6 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
2 pears, cored and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 red onion, small and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, pears and red onion.
  • For Dressing:.
  • In a medium bowl, combine dijon and honey. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine. Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine. Stir in toasted pecans.
  • Drizzle salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 18.4, Protein 2.9

ORANGE PECAN SALAD



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There are endless ways to make a salad. I like to try something new every time-and I've found that this is one of my family's favorites! It's a light, refreshing salad with a nice, nutty crunch. -Cheryl Mutch, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 oranges, peeled and sectioned or 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 small bunch leaf lettuce, torn
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/2 cup peach yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Toss oranges, lettuce and pecans in a large salad bowl; set aside. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise; pour over salad just before serving.

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ORANGE PECAN SALAD



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This recipe, suprisingly easy, is a great hit for those who like fruit and nuts in a salad. It's wonderfully light, slightly tangy, and a flexible recipe -- you can easily add cooked chicken to it and make it a dinner salad.

Provided by quikgourmet

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head romaine lettuce
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 -4 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together in a salad bowl the lettuce, onions, celery, oranges, and parsley.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; combine nuts and sugar in the skillet and toss quickly.
  • Continue stirring until the sugar is melted; remove from heat and add to the salad.
  • Mix the dressing with a whisk and pour over the salad; mix and serve.
  • In a salad bowl, mix together the lettuce, onions, celery, oranges, and parsley.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; combine nuts and sugar in the skillet and toss quickly.
  • Continue stirring until the sugar is melted; remove from heat and add to the salad.
  • Mix the dressing with a whisk and pour over the salad; toss and serve.

SAUTEED RADICCHIO, ORANGE, BACON, AND PECAN SALAD



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Yield Serves 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup pecans
4 navel oranges
2 heads radicchio (about 3/4 pound)
4 thick bacon slices
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a baking pan toast pecans in one layer in middle of oven until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. With a sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges and cut orange sections free from membranes. Discard outer leaves from radicchio and halve lengthwise. Cut radicchio crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and in a 12-inch heavy skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until just golden. With a slotted spoon transfer bacon to a large bowl. Pour off fat from skillet and in skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Saut radicchio, stirring, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate and stir in vinegar. Cook radicchio, stirring, 1 minute more. Transfer radicchio to bowl and toss with bacon, nuts, and pepper. Season salad with salt.
  • Serve salad topped with orange sections.

ORANGE PECAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This salad is so easy to put together and makes a wonderful salad to bring to a church supper or get-together.-Barbara Bird, Scottsmoor, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
Romaine leaves, optional
Assorted crackers, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pecans and celery. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Fold in orange sections. Serve on individual lettuce-lined plates with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

ROMAINE PECAN ORANGE SALAD



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Categories     Citrus     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 head of romaine lettuce 2 oranges, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves 3/4 cup ginger sesame dressing
1 small onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Wash the lettuce, drain and separate into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl with the pecans, onion and oranges. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

ORANGE PECAN SALAD



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Categories     Leafy Green

Yield 8+ people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 heads bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 10oz package fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
2 sectioned fresh oranges
1/2 medium red onion, sliced & separate into rings
1/2 cup pecans, sauteed with teaspoon of butter
Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar (or less to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 teaspoon celery seeds

Steps:

  • - lay down bed of lettuces - cut orange sections in half, arrange on lettuce - after briefly sauteing pecans, sprinkle into salad - lay onion rings on top - mix ingredients of dressing into vessel of choice - shake and dress just prior to serving

ORANGE PECAN TUNA SALAD



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This recipe makes a nice light tuna salad. The orange and pecans add a pleasantly sweet and nutty effect, and there is no mayo! It tastes great on sandwiches, with saltines, and even plain!

Provided by BakingLizzy

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) can water packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon fat free sour cream
½ tablespoon mustard
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
¼ cup chopped pecans
garlic salt to taste
onion powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the tuna, sour cream, mustard, relish, orange juice, pecans, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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