Blue cheese & grape salad with caramelised pecans

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Blue cheese & grape salad with caramelised pecans
15 min.
4
386kcal

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Elevate your salad game with this exquisite Blue Cheese & Grape Salad featuring caramelised pecans—a dish that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also caters to both vegetarian and gluten-free diets. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a salad that’s bursting with flavor and texture, making it perfect for a side dish, a light lunch, or even a sophisticated main course.

The combination of creamy blue cheese and sweet, juicy grapes creates a delightful contrast, while the chicory adds a satisfying crunch. Caramelised pecans bring warmth and a hint of richness, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. This salad is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients that come together effortlessly, making it an ideal choice for both casual gatherings and festive occasions.

With a caloric content of only 386 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt, enjoying the balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Whether you’re enjoying it on a sunny picnic or as a start to a dinner party, this vibrant salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more! Dive into the world of bold flavors and fresh ingredients, and treat yourself to a dish that’s as simple to make as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • knob butter 
  • tbsp caster sugar 
  • 50 pecan 
  • tbsp balsamic vinegar 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • heads chicory 
  • 100 rocket 
  • 50 grape (we used Muscat)
  • 140 cheese blue (roquefort is best)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Directions

  1. First, caramelise the nuts.
  2. Heat the butter and sugar in a small frying pan, then stir in the nuts. Cook over a low heat for about 5 mins until the nuts are crisp and coated in the sugary butter. Tip onto an oiled baking sheet, leave to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
  3. Whisk together the vinegar and olive oil until well blended, then stir through a little salt and pepper to taste.
  4. To serve, tear the leaves off the chicory and put into a bowl with the rocket. Slice the grapes in half, remove the seeds, then add to the bowl with most of the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the leaves are coated, then arrange on 4 serving plates. Crumble over the cheese and top with a scattering of nuts.
  5. Drizzle with the remaining dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories386kcal
Protein13.06%
Fat68.44%
Carbs18.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.52
Glycemic Load
5.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.529999955841%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.34mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.08mg
Kaempferol
31.45mg
Quercetin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:386.19kcal
19.31%
Fat:30.09g
46.29%
Saturated Fat:11.11g
69.41%
Carbohydrates:18.3g
6.1%
Net Carbohydrates:10.08g
3.67%
Sugar:8.17g
9.07%
Cholesterol:37.54mg
12.51%
Sodium:493.88mg
21.47%
Alcohol:1.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.42%
100%
Protein:12.92g
25.84%
Vitamin K:552.76µg
526.44%
Vitamin A:5869.75IU
117.39%
Folate:368.76µg
92.19%
Manganese:1.46mg
73.03%
Calcium:356.52mg
35.65%
Fiber:8.21g
32.85%
Vitamin B5:2.82mg
28.16%
Potassium:949.41mg
27.13%
Phosphorus:256.72mg
25.67%
Copper:0.46mg
22.8%
Vitamin C:18.54mg
22.47%
Zinc:3.22mg
21.47%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.33%
Magnesium:73.89mg
18.47%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.27%
Vitamin E:2.4mg
16.02%
Iron:2.78mg
15.43%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.43%
Selenium:6.3µg
9%
Vitamin B3:1.48mg
7.38%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.27%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.17%