Field Greens, Pears, Pecans and Gouda Salad Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:American
Cook Time:0 Minutes
Phase:Phase 3
Difficulty:Difficult
INGREDIENTS
- 1tablespoonUnsalted Butter Stick
- 0 1/2cup, halvesPecans
- 1 1/2teaspoonSucralose Based Sweetener (Sugar Substitute)
- 0 1/2tspCumin
- 0 3/4tspSalt
- 0 1/8tspRed or Cayenne Pepper
- 1tbspWhite Wine Vinegar
- 0 1/4tspBlack Pepper
- 0 1/8tspCurry Powder
- 1tbspChampagne Wine Vinegar
- 3tablespoonWalnut Oil
- 10cupSpring Mix Salad
- 3ozGouda Cheese
- 1pear, medium (approx 2-1/2 per lb)Pears
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pecans, 1 teaspoon of sugar substitute, cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and cayenne. Cook, stirring often, until nuts are toasted and well coated with the spices, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- To make dressing, combine remaining ½ teaspoon sugar substitute, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, vinegar, pepper and curry powder; mix well. Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking continuously until well combined.
- Combine greens, Gouda and pear slices in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss well to coat.
- To serve, divide among 6 plates; garnish with spiced pecans.
Cooking Tip
Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.