Mandarin Orange and Pear Salad With Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Found this recipe in a Paula Deen magazine and looks pretty and sounds good. Can't wait to try it out."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 10 cups mixed baby greens
• 6 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
• 2 pears, cored and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1⁄2 red onion, small and thinly sliced

• For Dressing

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

directions

1. In large bowl, combine lettuces, oranges, pears and red onion.
2. For Dressing:.
3. In a medium bowl, combine dijon and honey. Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine. Slowly add vinegar, whisking to combine. Stir in toasted pecans.
4. Drizzle salad with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[pammyowl]

Very good! I used canned pears and mandarin oranges, and walnuts, because that is what I had. Very good dressing, I thought it may need salt but it was perfect with the fruit. Thanks for posting! Made for Newest Recipe Zaar 2012