Thursday, December 2, 2010

Sassy Summer Salad

This is probably my all time FAVORITE salad! It is awesome . . .

8 cups assorted greens (romaine, spinach, ect.)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 (11oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
1 small pkg. chopped pecans, 1/1 cup sugar
1-2 avocadoes diced
1 cup strawberries, halved
1 pear, diced (optional)

Dressing:
1 Tblsp raspberry wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp pepper
dash of Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tblsp sugar

Caramelize pecans by mixing with sugar in small skillet over low heat until sugar melts. Spread on foil and coil, then break into pieces.

Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.

Toss salad ingredients in large salad bowl with pecan pieces.

Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat just before serving.

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