Chopped style mixed greens with shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onions, cinnamon pecans and Aussie Crunch all tossed with Blue Cheese vinaigrette and topped with Blue Cheese crumbles.
Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Side Salad
Price: $7.99
Customization Options
Make It Your Own
- Lettuce Options:
- Mixed greens
- Romaine
- Cheese Options:
- Blue cheese
- Cheddar cheese
Popular Upgrades
- Add grilled chicken
- Add shrimp
Add-Ons
- Extra pecans
- Additional dressing
Sauces Available
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
- Honey mustard dressing
Nutrition
Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
---|---|
Calories | 440 |
Total Fat | 34 g |
Saturated Fat | – |
Trans Fat | – |
Cholesterol | – |
Sodium | – |
Total Carbohydrate | 22 g |
Dietary Fiber | – |
Sugars | – |
Protein | 12 g |
Allergen
- dairy (Parmesan cheese)
- gluten (from croutons)
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup matchstick carrots
- 1/3 cup green onions, chopped (green part only)
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- La Choy Chow Mein fried noodles (optional)
For the Candied Pecans
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of salt
For the Vinaigrette
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ½ cup rice vinegar
FAQs
Is the Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Side Salad gluten-free?
The salad itself contains gluten due to the crispy noodles. However, you can request it without the noodles to make it gluten-free.
Can I customize the salad?
Yes, you can customize the salad by adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp, or by omitting ingredients you may not like, such as blue cheese or pecans.
What type of dressing is used in this salad?
The salad is dressed with a blue cheese vinaigrette, which is made from blue cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and seasonings.
Is the Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Side Salad suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the salad is vegetarian-friendly as it contains no meat. However, it does contain dairy from the blue cheese.
How can I make a copycat version of this salad at home?
You can make a copycat version by using similar ingredients: mix iceberg and romaine lettuce with red cabbage, add blue cheese, crispy noodles, and spiced pecans, and dress it with a homemade blue cheese vinaigrette.