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 :

Muqeem U din
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Overall, this salad was a great success! I would definitely recommend it to others.


edirin Edun
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again!


Gurda Erla
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Abkader Kader
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Jade Jaden
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I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I really enjoyed this salad. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Oduc Alphonse
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.


William Scott
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I used a balsamic vinegar dressing instead of the orange vinaigrette. It was a nice change of pace.


XxtoxicbananaXX XXtoXicgod
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pecans from this salad. It was still very good!


Ms Riya
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It made a great main course salad.


kiwi lizard
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing kept the salad from getting soggy.


MD Farid Mia
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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, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Waseem Gee
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The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the salad itself was great.


Jishan Ahmed
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again!


Christine Mutua
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit in my salad, but this one was really good! The orange and strawberry flavors paired well together.


Lesedi Letladi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Raquel Espinoza
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish! The combination of strawberries, oranges, and pecans was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy.