Roasted Vegetable and Pecan Salad
![]() Courtesy of Georgia Pecan Commission
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 10 Min. What you need:
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+ 2 medium zucchini
+ 2 medium summer squash + 1 red onion + 4 plum tomatoes + 3/4 c. chopped pecans + 4 tsp. olive oil + 1/2 tsp. salt, divided + 3 tsp. Balsamic vinegar + 4 c. mixed salad greens + 24 pecans halves + Parmesan cheese shavings (optional) What to do:
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil two baking sheets. Cut zucchini and summer squash lengthwise in half, then cut each half crosswise into large chunks (about 1 1/2-in. thick).
2. In medium bowl, toss zucchini and squash with chopped pecans, 2 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread mixture in a single layer on one baking sheet. Set aside. 3. Cut red onion into 1-in. thick wedges and place in same bowl. Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and add to onion. Toss onion and tomatoes with remaining 2 tsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Spread mixture in a single layer on second baking sheet. 4. Roast all vegetables 5 min. Turn vegetables and pecans and roast 4 to 5 min. longer or until most of the vegetables are just tender and lightly browned-do not overcook. 5. Combine all the vegetables and chopped pecans in a large bowl, sprinkle with vinegar and gently stir. 6. To serve, divide salad greens among plates. Top each with a mixture of vegetables and chopped pecans. Pour any liquid in bowl over vegetables. Garnish each serving with 3 pecan halves and, if desired, Parmesan cheese. * Nutrition information per serving is without Parmesan cheese Nutritional information:
Calories: 237; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 17g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 291mg;
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