ORANGE PECAN SALAD

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This recipe, suprisingly easy, is a great hit for those who like fruit and nuts in a salad. It's wonderfully light, slightly tangy, and a flexible recipe -- you can easily add cooked chicken to it and make it a dinner salad.

Provided by quikgourmet

Categories     Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head romaine lettuce
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 cup chopped pecans
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 -4 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together in a salad bowl the lettuce, onions, celery, oranges, and parsley.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; combine nuts and sugar in the skillet and toss quickly.
  • Continue stirring until the sugar is melted; remove from heat and add to the salad.
  • Mix the dressing with a whisk and pour over the salad; mix and serve.
  • In a salad bowl, mix together the lettuce, onions, celery, oranges, and parsley.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; combine nuts and sugar in the skillet and toss quickly.
  • Continue stirring until the sugar is melted; remove from heat and add to the salad.
  • Mix the dressing with a whisk and pour over the salad; toss and serve.

Surendra Gupta
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing. The dressing is to die for.


Edward Connor
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the oranges and pecans complement each other.


Sonny Bonde
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I love the combination of oranges and pecans in this salad. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vitamin C.


Dairy Milk
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Molly Bastard
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Dj Rahim Vai
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The oranges and pecans in this salad are a match made in heaven.


Bro Bro
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This salad is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Mpho Ondwela
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and so delicious.


Hampton Figueroa
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Mrisho Bakari
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Glenn
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I'm not a huge fan of oranges, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing and the pecans add a nice touch.


Adel
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Salman Khalid
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This salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The oranges provide a sweet and tangy base, while the pecans add a crunchy and nutty contrast. The dressing is a perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


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