Strawberry Salad

A beautiful recipe from my "What's Cooking in New England" cookbook. The picture alone is worth 5 stars -- it would be a wonderful brunch or special occasion salad. Feel free to change the vinegar to raspberry or another fruit vinegar and adjust the oil to your taste.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 3⁄4 cup  oil
• 1⁄2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  head romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite size pieces
• 1  head bibb lettuce, washed and torn into bite size pieces
• 2  cups strawberries, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Arrange lettuce in a large salad bowl and top with strawberries, pecans and cheese. Whisk together ingredients for the dressing. Just before serving, gently toss salad with dressing and serve.