Recipe Details
Ingredients
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¼cupreal French Dijon mustard
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¼cupseasoned rice vinegar
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¼cupvegetable oil
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¼teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
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freshly ground black pepper
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1pinchcayenne pepper, or to taste
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¾cuppecan halves
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2teaspoonsvegetable oil
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1teaspoonwhite sugar
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1pinchkosher salt, or to taste
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4hearts of romaine, cut or torn into bite-sized pieces
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1apple, thinly sliced
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2tablespoonschopped fresh dill
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2tablespoonschopped fresh tarragon
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2ouncesextra sharp aged Cheddar cheese
Cooking Directions
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Make the dressing: Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl until thoroughly blended, about 1 minute. Transfer to an easy-to-pour container.
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Toast the pecans: Place pecans into a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with oil. Cook and stir until pecans smell toasty and have darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Transfer to a plate to cool.
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Make the salad: Place romaine pieces into a large bowl. Add apple slices, dill, tarragon, and a handful of pecans, reserving some for garnish. Grate Cheddar lightly onto salad, reserving some for garnish. Drizzle in some dressing and toss. Taste and add more salt or dressing if desired. You may not need all of the dressing.
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Garnish with a few toasted pecans and some grated Cheddar cheese.
Chef’s Note:
The dressing should be sharp and acidic, but please adjust to your taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories404 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 35g |
45% |
| Saturated Fat 6g |
32% |
| Cholesterol 15mg |
5% |
| Sodium 831mg |
36% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g |
7% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g |
17% |
| Total Sugars 10g |
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| Protein 7g |
13% |
| Vitamin C 25mg |
28% |
| Calcium 155mg |
12% |
| Iron 2mg |
9% |
| Potassium 376mg |
8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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