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Mixed Green Salad with Blue Cheese and Sweet and Spicy Nuts Recipe

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Atkins Mixed Green Salad with Blue Cheese and Sweet and Spicy Nuts
3.3g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Style:Other
Cook Time: 20 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.
12.1g

Protein

25.2g

Fat

3g

Fiber

291.5cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Atkins Low Carb Wheat Bread
  • 1 large Egg White
  • 0 4/24 tbsp Tap Water
  • 2 tbsp Sucralose Based Sweetener (Sugar Substitute)
  • 0 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 0 1/4 tsp Chinese Five Spice Blend
  • 0 1/4 tsp Red or Cayenne Pepper
  • 0 1/2 cup, halves Pecans
  • 6 Tbsp Blue cheese, crumbled
  • 0 1/4 tsp Ginger (Ground)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 cup Spring Mix Salad

DIRECTIONS

This recipe uses Atkins Low Carb Wheat Bread; you will need 2 slices - cut in half and toasted.

 
  1. For the nuts: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with oil spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix egg white, water, sugar substitute, salt, five spice powder, ginger and cayenne. Add nuts and mix until evenly coated.
  3. Spread nuts in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet. Bake until fragrant and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
  4. For the salad: Spread cheese onto toasted bread slices and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Set aside.
  5. Place vinegar in large bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking well until slightly thickened. Add greens and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide greens on salad plates and top with croutons and nuts.

Cooking Tip

Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.