Things You'll Need:
- olive oil
- sugar
- white vinegar
- fresh parsley
- salt
- hot pepper sauce
- pecan halves
- butter
- fresh spinach
- romaine lettuce
- mandarin oranges (in a can)
- celery
- green onions
- fresh strawberries
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Step 1
When it is summertime we enjoy using some of the things we grow in our garden. Everyone in the house loves to eat salads so I thought why not put a spin on it. This is a simple easy recipe that takes little time to make and adds a burst of color to your dinner table. First in a small bowl you will make the dressing. You will whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a dash of hot pepper sauce. Whisk until it is well blended. Then you will cover it and refrigerate.
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Step 2
In a skillet over medium low heat you will add your 1/3 cup of sugar. Heat without stirring for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. When you reach this point add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of pecan halves. Once the butter is melted remove from heat. Pour this mixture onto a foil lined baking sheet to cool. When the pecans are completely cooled you can break them into smaller pieces. Then in a large salad bowl you will begin to assemble the salad.
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Step 3
You will combine 4 cups of torn spinach, 4 cups of torn romaine lettuce, one can of mandarin oranges that have been drained, 2 celery stalks that have been chopped into bit size pieces, 1 cup of sliced fresh strawberries, and 4 green onions finely chopped. Just before serving you will drizzle with your dressing. Toss the salad with the dressing until everything is coated. Top with your sugared pecans. Hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as we have.
