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Company Salad with Pecan Croutons
Candied Pecan Croutons
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 Tbs. water |
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves or almonds |
Orange Vinaigrette
1/3 cup olive oil
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel |
1/4 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper |
Salad
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained |
1 green onion, sliced |
To prepare the croutons, combine the sugar, water and vanilla in a saucepan
and mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Add the pecans, stirring until coated. Spread the pecans
on a baking sheet. Let stand until cool. Break apart when cool.
To prepare the vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, wine vinegar, orange juice,
orange peel, poppy seeds, salt & pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Cover
the jar and shake to mix.
To prepare the salad, mix the greens, oranges and green onion in a salad bowl.
Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently. Sprinkle with the croutons.
Makes 8 Servings
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