STRAWBERRY ORANGE PECAN TOSSED SALAD

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With juicy strawberries, tangy mandarin oranges and crunchy pecans, this refreshing salad has plenty of appeal. The oil-and-vinegar dressing lends a lovely sheen to the tossed ingredients, making this salad an attractive addition to a festive menu. -Denise Bitner Reedsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
SALAD:
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups torn fresh spinach
4 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper sauce until blended. Cover and refrigerate., In a large heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium-low heat without stirring until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Add pecans and butter; stir constantly until butter is melted and pecans are coated. Remove from the heat. Pour onto a foil-lined baking sheet; cool completely. Break pecans apart if necessary., In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, romaine, oranges, celery, strawberries and onions. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with sugared pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

Salman Amir
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Jacob Ouma
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit and it's always delicious.


Mateo Romero
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Testimony Chinonso
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I love that this salad is so customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Tunda Joy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


nawaraj ghimire
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Elaf Ismael
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of fruit, nuts, and cheese, and it's always delicious.


Sj Saiful
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


K Valen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some strawberries and oranges that were about to go bad, so I threw them in this salad and they were delicious.


Ashish sapkota
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit in my salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The strawberries and oranges were the perfect complement to the greens and pecans.


Khemraj Magar
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Loved this salad! The flavors were so refreshing and the pecans added a nice touch of crunch.


Rachael Dewey
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead of the honey mustard dressing and it was perfect.


Lisa Sweet
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy oranges, and crunchy pecans was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.