Recipes

Field Greens, Pears, Pecans and Gouda Salad Recipe

Print Pinterest
Atkins Field Greens, Pears, Pecans and Gouda Salad
4.9g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Phase: Phase 3
Difficulty: Difficult
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.
5.7g

Protein

19.2g

Fat

2.9g

Fiber

219.3cal

Calories

calculator How to Calculate Atkins Net Carbs

How to Calculate Atkins Net Carbs

Atkins Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols/Glycerin (if applicable)

×

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick
  • 0 1/2 cup, halves Pecans
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Sucralose Based Sweetener (Sugar Substitute)
  • 0 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 0 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 0 1/8 tsp Red or Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 0 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0 1/8 tsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tbsp Champagne Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon Walnut Oil
  • 10 cup Spring Mix Salad
  • 3 oz Gouda Cheese
  • 1 pear, medium (approx 2-1/2 per lb) Pears

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine greens, Gouda and pear slices in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss well to coat.
  4. 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.