Jazz Kitchen French Quarter Salad with Candied Pecans & Cane-Sugar Vinaigrette

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Added Oct 20th, 08 by
FoodConnect.com Test Kitchen


  • Categories: Appetizers, Salads, Vegetables
  • Servings: 6 change
  • Calories per serving: 437
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins


Nutritional Facts

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Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 43722%
Fat 40g62%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Carbohydrates 15g22%

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This one is for salad lovers who enjoy a bit of sweetness with their greens. The pecans aren’t over-sugared, allowing the natural flavor of pecans to come through, and the bacon adds a nice salty crunchiness. Recipes from RALPH BRENNAN’S NEW ORLEANS SEAFOOD COOKBOOK by Ralph Brennan with Gene Bourg, photography by Kerri McCaffety (Vissi d’Arte Books; March 2008; $45.00/hardcover)

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For the cane-syrup vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons apple juice plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tbsp Steen’s cane syrup*
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp shallots very finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup canola oil plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste

For the Candied Pecans

  • 1 cup pecans chopped or pecan pieces
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp egg whites lightly beaten, (from any size egg)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

For Finishing the Salad

  • 6 top-quality, thick-cut bacon strips applewood-smoked preferred
  • 12 ounce-weight mixed salad greens
  • 18 cherry tomatoes or 30 grape tomatoes halved

Recipe Method

For the cane-syrup vinaigrette

Special Equipment A medium-size, nonreactive mixing bowl A metal whisk *If this ingredient is difficult to find you can order it from www.cajungrocer.com and www.steensyrup.com. 1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the apple juice, cane syrup, brown sugar, mustard, and shallots, whisking with a metal whisk until blended. 2. Very gradually add the oil in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until all is incorporated. Season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste. Cover and refrigerate if not using within an hour.

For the Candied Pecans

Special Equipment A rimmed baking sheet Parchment paper 1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the pecans with the brown sugar, egg white and vanilla, mixing thoroughly with your hands until all the pecans are moistened with egg white and vanilla and feel grainy with sugar. 3. Scatter the pecans on the lined baking sheet, separating the pieces so they aren’t clumped together. Bake uncovered on the middle shelf of the oven for five minutes. 4. Remove from the oven, stir the pecans well and continue baking until the sugar on the pecans feels dry to the touch, about six minutes more. 5. Remove from the oven, stir the pecans again and, if desired, lightly sprinkle with table salt. Let the pecans cool completely on the baking sheet. If made ahead, transfer the cooled pecans to an airtight container and store at room temperature.

For Finishing the Salad

Special Equipment A very large mixing bowl 1. Just before serving time, fry the bacon strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels and while still warm cut the strips crosswise into thin slices. Set aside at room temperature. 2. Place the greens in a very large mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the greens, tossing until all greens are coated evenly with vinaigrette. Serving Suggestion Divide the greens equally among six chilled salad plates. Arrange a portion of the tomato halves on each salad and sprinkle each with a portion of the bacon strips and candied pecans. Serve immediately. Note Both the vinaigrette and candied pecans may be prepared up to two days ahead.

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