Tyler Texas Salad

Tyler Texas, famous for its yellow roses, was the inspiration for this special salad. You will really enjoy the cheery look this brightly colored dish brings to the table.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  summer squash
• 2  cups orange marmalade
• 1  cup  shredded coconut
• 2  cups mandarin oranges
• 5  large carrots, shredded
• 2  cups  crushed walnuts

• Dressing

• 1  cup olive oil
• 1  cup heavy whipping cream
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon rosemary
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 2  tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1  tablespoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon paprika

Directions

1. Slice squash into 1/4 inch"wheels," and toss together with marmelade, coconut, oranges, carrots, and walnuts.
2. For the dressing, whip olive oil, cream, and orange juice together for 2-3 minutes.
3. Mix all seasonings together in a small bowl and add to the dressing.
4. Chill salad and dressing.
5. Toss dressing with the salad right before serving.
6. May garnish with more walnuts, if desired.